Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

later than; following

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

in an enjoyable manner

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading CONVALESCENCE--THE SURGEON'S BILL--LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION--COMMENCEMENT OF THE OLD MAN'S HISTORY.

of short duration or distance

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading CONVALESCENCE--THE SURGEON'S BILL--LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION--COMMENCEMENT OF THE OLD MAN'S HISTORY.

-ing form of “commune” — communicate intimately with; be in a state of heightened, intimate receptivity

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading CONVALESCENCE--THE SURGEON'S BILL--LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION--COMMENCEMENT OF THE OLD MAN'S HISTORY.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

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

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

to come or go into

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

a person who tries to please or amuse

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

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

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

a man of refinement

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

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

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading CONVALESCENCE--THE SURGEON'S BILL--LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION--COMMENCEMENT OF THE OLD MAN'S HISTORY.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

the flesh of horses as food

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

favorable to life and growth

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

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

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

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

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading CONVALESCENCE--THE SURGEON'S BILL--LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION--COMMENCEMENT OF THE OLD MAN'S HISTORY.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading CONVALESCENCE--THE SURGEON'S BILL--LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION--COMMENCEMENT OF THE OLD MAN'S HISTORY.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONVALESCENCE--THE SURGEON'S BILL--LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION--COMMENCEMENT OF THE OLD MAN'S HISTORY.

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

From this reading CONVALESCENCE--THE SURGEON'S BILL--LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION--COMMENCEMENT OF THE OLD MAN'S HISTORY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

on one occasion

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

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

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

any competition

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

with speed

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading CONVALESCENCE--THE SURGEON'S BILL--LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION--COMMENCEMENT OF THE OLD MAN'S HISTORY.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

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

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

a justly deserved penalty

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

cut with a saw

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

not often

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

not in physical motion

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading CONVALESCENCE--THE SURGEON'S BILL--LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION--COMMENCEMENT OF THE OLD MAN'S HISTORY.

the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

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

From this reading CONVALESCENCE--THE SURGEON'S BILL--LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION--COMMENCEMENT OF THE OLD MAN'S HISTORY.

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

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

two times

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two days--three days passed away--and I still remained at the house of my hospitable entertainer; my bruised limb rapidly recovering the power of performing its functions.

uninvited

From this reading As a small requital for his kindness, I gave him one day, after dinner, unasked, a brief account of my history and pursuits.

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From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

a listing of the words used in some enterprise

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.

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

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

at the time that

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

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

From this reading He listened with attention; and when it was concluded, thanked me for the confidence which I had reposed in him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I passed my time agreeably enough, sometimes in my chamber, communing with my own thoughts; sometimes in the stable, attending to, and not unfrequently conversing with, my horse; and at meal- time--for I seldom saw him at any other--discoursing with the old gentleman, sometimes on the Chinese vocabulary, sometimes on Chinese syntax, and once or twice on English horseflesh; though on this latter subject, notwithstanding his descent from a race of horse-traders, he did not enter with much alacrity.