used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Involving another Journey and an Antiquarian Discovery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Involving another Journey and an Antiquarian Discovery.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Involving another Journey and an Antiquarian Discovery.
Antiquarianadjective
of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
From this reading _Involving another Journey and an Antiquarian Discovery.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading The pleasure was mutual; for who could ever gaze on Mr. Pickwick's beaming face without experiencing the sensation?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
Clergyman's
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From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The pleasure was mutual; for who could ever gaze on Mr. Pickwick's beaming face without experiencing the sensation?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
DellnounUS /del/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
Dingley
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From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
the act of discovering something
From this reading _Involving another Journey and an Antiquarian Discovery.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
ElectionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
at any time
From this reading The pleasure was mutual; for who could ever gaze on Mr. Pickwick's beaming face without experiencing the sensation?
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The pleasure was mutual; for who could ever gaze on Mr. Pickwick's beaming face without experiencing the sensation?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The pleasure was mutual; for who could ever gaze on Mr. Pickwick's beaming face without experiencing the sensation?
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
a long fixed look
From this reading The pleasure was mutual; for who could ever gaze on Mr. Pickwick's beaming face without experiencing the sensation?
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
InvolvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading _Involving another Journey and an Antiquarian Discovery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _Involving another Journey and an Antiquarian Discovery.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
something that is lost
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
ManuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading The pleasure was mutual; for who could ever gaze on Mr. Pickwick's beaming face without experiencing the sensation?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
not any; not one
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
Pickwick
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From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
Pickwick's
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From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
RecordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The pleasure was mutual; for who could ever gaze on Mr. Pickwick's beaming face without experiencing the sensation?
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
Snodgrass
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From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
not in physical motion
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Recording Mr. Pickwick's determination to be present at an Election; and containing a Manuscript of the old Clergyman's._ A night of quiet and repose in the profound silence of Dingley Dell, and an hour's breathing of its fresh and fragrant air on the ensuing morning, completely recovered Mr. Pickwick from the effects of his late fatigue of body and anxiety of mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
which person or people
From this reading The pleasure was mutual; for who could ever gaze on Mr. Pickwick's beaming face without experiencing the sensation?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But still a cloud seemed to hang over his companions which that great man could not but be sensible of, and was wholly at a loss to account for.
WinkleverbUS /ˈwɪŋkəl/
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That illustrious man had been separated from his friends and followers, for two whole days; and it was with a degree of pleasure and delight, which no common imagination can adequately conceive, that he stepped forward to greet Mr. Winkle and Mr. Snodgrass, as he encountered those gentlemen on his return from his early walk.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The pleasure was mutual; for who could ever gaze on Mr. Pickwick's beaming face without experiencing the sensation?
