Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

anew

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

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

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

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

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

third-person singular of “aver” — report or maintain

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

a grant made by a law court

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

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

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

under normal conditions

From this reading We take such life-offerings as our due commonly.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

deem to be

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

approval

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading We take such life-offerings as our due commonly.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

a boy or man

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

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

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

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

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

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

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

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

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

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

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

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

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

having no employment

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

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

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

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

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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From this reading We take such life-offerings as our due commonly.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

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

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

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

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

not any; not one

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

and nothing more

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We take such life-offerings as our due commonly.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

go across or through

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

by chance

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

a human being

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

with speed

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

To recall to mind.

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

a humorist who uses ridicule and irony and sarcasm

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

express in words

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

the trait of practicing self discipline

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

carry out

From this reading We take such life-offerings as our due commonly.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

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

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading The young fellow, I dare say, gave his parent no more credit for his long self-denial, than many other children award to theirs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

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

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

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

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

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

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

under normal conditions

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

precisely as stated

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We take such life-offerings as our due commonly.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.

at the time that

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

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

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

which person or people

From this reading The old French satirist avers that, in a love affair, there is usually one person who loves, and the other, _qui se laisse aimer;_ it is only in later days, perhaps, when the treasures of love are spent, and the kind hand cold which ministered them, that we remember how tender it was; how soft to soothe; how eager to shield; how ready to support and caress.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

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

From this reading He submitted very kindly to this infliction, however, as he would have done to any other for Clive’s sake; and though he may have wished himself back with his regiment again, and engaged in the pursuits in which his life had been spent, he chose to consider these desires as very selfish and blameable on his part, and sacrificed them resolutely for his son’s welfare.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Contains more Particulars of the Colonel and his Brethren Clive’s amusements, studies, or occupations, such as they were, filled his day pretty completely, and caused the young gentleman’s time to pass rapidly and pleasantly, his father, it must be owned, had no such resources, and the good Colonel’s idleness hung heavily upon him.