used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
a quantity of money
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading As the season approaches, every thing assumes a new and more cheerful aspect.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading As the season approaches, every thing assumes a new and more cheerful aspect.
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading As the season approaches, every thing assumes a new and more cheerful aspect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading As the season approaches, every thing assumes a new and more cheerful aspect.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
conveysverbUS /kənˈveɪz/
third-person singular of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
Dr
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From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As the season approaches, every thing assumes a new and more cheerful aspect.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
fellow-townsman
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From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
immediately past
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
LouisiananounUS /luːˌiːziˈænə/
a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
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 It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
MSnounUS /mɪz/
a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
others
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From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
Paulding
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From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
plantersnounUS /ˈplæntərz/
plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
uttered with a trill
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
sketchernoun
someone who draws sketches
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
sugar-making
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From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
carry out
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
a special situation
From this reading As the season approaches, every thing assumes a new and more cheerful aspect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
transcribingverbUS /trænˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “transcribe” — write out from speech, notes, etc.
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
ultra-montane
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From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
unpublishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/
not published
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The process of sugar-making has been so often described by others, that I can offer nothing new or interesting upon the subject.
verilyadverb
in truth; certainly
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
precisely as stated
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It commences--the making of sugar I mean--about the middle or last of October, and continues from three weeks to as many months, according to the season and other circumstances; but more especially the force upon the plantation, and the amount of sugar to be made.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
which person or people
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But since my visit to this plantation, I have fallen in with an ultra-montane tourist or sketcher, a fellow-townsman and successful practitioner of medicine in Louisiana, who has kindly presented me with the sheet of an unpublished MS. which I take pleasure in transcribing, for the very graphic and accurate description it conveys of this interesting process.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "The season of sugar-making," says Dr. P. "is termed, by the planters of the south, the 'rolling season;' and a merry and pleasant time it is too--for verily, as Paulding says, the making of sugar and the making of love are two of the sweetest occupations in this world.
