Chapter IV

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

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

(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 Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

in addition

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

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

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He joined, however, to his passion for music another which belonged to a lower world: namely, for punch.

any person at all

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

any thing at all

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

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

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

for the reason that

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading He joined, however, to his passion for music another which belonged to a lower world: namely, for punch.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

third-person singular of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

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

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

increase twofold

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

take in liquids

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

the act of consuming food

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

make happy or satisfied

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading He joined, however, to his passion for music another which belonged to a lower world: namely, for punch.

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From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He joined, however, to his passion for music another which belonged to a lower world: namely, for punch.

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

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

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

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He joined, however, to his passion for music another which belonged to a lower world: namely, for punch.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He joined, however, to his passion for music another which belonged to a lower world: namely, for punch.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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 I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

preside over

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading He joined, however, to his passion for music another which belonged to a lower world: namely, for punch.

as follows

From this reading He joined, however, to his passion for music another which belonged to a lower world: namely, for punch.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

not any; not one

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading He joined, however, to his passion for music another which belonged to a lower world: namely, for punch.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading He joined, however, to his passion for music another which belonged to a lower world: namely, for punch.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

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

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

not often

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

have in common

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

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From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

express a supposition

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

a special situation

From this reading I do not know how he got into the King's Bench, but the thing is so easy that one marvels that so many are able to keep out.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

male cat

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

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

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.

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

From this reading He joined, however, to his passion for music another which belonged to a lower world: namely, for punch.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading The reason why he displayed no signs of drink was that he could seldom gratify his passion for punch by reason of his poverty, and that in eating, which, I believe, also contributes its share to the puffing out of the neck and the painting of the nose, such as may be seen on Change, he was always as moderate, although he thought every meal a feast, as became his slender means.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A WAY TO LIVE I think that Tom Shirley was the most good-natured man in the whole world: the most ready to do anything he could for anybody: always cheerful: always happy: partly, I suppose, because he looked at everything through spectacles of imagination.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet he was not an intemperate man: he showed neither purple cheeks, nor a double chin, nor a swollen neck, nor a rubicund nose--all of which were common sights on Change and in the streets of London.