Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

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From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

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

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

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

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

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

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

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

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

refrain from voting

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

(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 Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

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

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

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

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

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

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

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

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

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

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

the center of the Earth

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

a mass of precious metal

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

clothing in general

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

high quality grape brandy distilled in the Cognac district of France

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

harmful to living things

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

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

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

one or the other of two

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

divisible by two

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

plural of “fetch” — the action of fetching

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

usually; as a rule

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

third-person singular of “generate” — bring into existence

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

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From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

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

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

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From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

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

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

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

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

of or relating to or inside the intestines

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

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

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

immediately past

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

the state of being legally obliged and responsible

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

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

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

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

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

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

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

many times at short intervals

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

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

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

push for something

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

a payment of money sent to a person in another place

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

plural of “salt” — a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

Identical; not different.

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

a particular situation

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

somewhat short

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

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

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

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From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

highest in quality

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

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

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

-ing form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In Canada, a sovereign generally fetches 23_s_. or 24_s_. currency, that is 5_s_. to the dollar;--1_s_. sterling, passes for 1_s_.

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

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

in or at that place or location

From this reading 2_d_. currency, so that either description of bullion gives a good remittance: "one great objection, however, to bringing out money, is the liability there is of losing, or being robbed of it."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

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

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

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

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

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

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

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

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

the topmost one of two

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

being of use or service

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."

precisely as stated

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

at the time that

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

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

From this reading The black walnut makes handsomer furniture than mahogany, and does not so easily stain, a property which saves much scrubbing and not a little scolding in families.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In clothes, boots and shoes are most useful, for Canadian leather resembles _hide_, and one pair of English shoes will easily last out three American.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading wooden furniture to the woods of Upper Canada is as "coals to Newcastle."

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

From this reading Live stock is much wanted: "dogs would be very valuable if trained to bring home the cattle, which often stray into the woods; with careless settlers, indeed, one half of the day is often spent in hunting up, and driving home the oxen."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The water of the St. Lawrence is, it appears, more deleterious than our Thames: "when you arrive in the St. Lawrence, having been on shortish allowance of water, you will be for swallowing the river water by the bucket full.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Now, if you have any bowels of compassion for your intestinal canal, you will abstain from so doing;--for to people not accustomed to it, the lime that forms a considerable constituent part of the water of this country, acts pretty much in the same manner as would a solution of Glauber's salts, and often generates dysentery and diarrhoea; and though I have an unbounded veneration for the principles of the Temperance societies, I would, with all deference, recommend, that the pure fluid be drank in very small quantities at first, and even these tempered with the most impalpable infusion possible of Jamaica or Cognac."