Chapter V

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

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading In country, city, seat Of academic fame (howe'er deserved,) Long held, and scarcely disengaged at last.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

speak to

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

anew

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

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

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

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

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

address to an absent or imaginary person

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

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

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading THE ARGUMENT.

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

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

quick and energetic

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

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From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

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From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

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From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In country, city, seat Of academic fame (howe'er deserved,) Long held, and scarcely disengaged at last.

third-person singular of “conclude” — decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

properly deserved

From this reading In country, city, seat Of academic fame (howe'er deserved,) Long held, and scarcely disengaged at last.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

people who are defeated

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

From this reading In country, city, seat Of academic fame (howe'er deserved,) Long held, and scarcely disengaged at last.

emanating from God

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

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From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

move gently or carefully

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

deeply involved especially in something complicated

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

divisible by two

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading In country, city, seat Of academic fame (howe'er deserved,) Long held, and scarcely disengaged at last.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

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From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

formulation of the plans and important details

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE GARDEN.

a man of refinement

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

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

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In country, city, seat Of academic fame (howe'er deserved,) Long held, and scarcely disengaged at last.

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

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

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From this reading In country, city, seat Of academic fame (howe'er deserved,) Long held, and scarcely disengaged at last.

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

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

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

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

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

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

immediately past

From this reading In country, city, seat Of academic fame (howe'er deserved,) Long held, and scarcely disengaged at last.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

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

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

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 Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

absolutely essential

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

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

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

make a painting

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

more desirable than another

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

something that has been pruned off of a plant

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

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

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

past form of “ramble” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

past form of “repute” — look on as or consider

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

move upward

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

only a very short time before

From this reading In country, city, seat Of academic fame (howe'er deserved,) Long held, and scarcely disengaged at last.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading In country, city, seat Of academic fame (howe'er deserved,) Long held, and scarcely disengaged at last.

plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

the act of searching for something

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

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From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

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

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

hurting

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

express in words

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

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

From this reading THE GARDEN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

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

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

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

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

which person or people

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

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

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading As one who, long in thickets and in brakes Entangled, winds now this way and now that His devious course uncertain, seeking home; Or, having long in miry ways been foil'd, And sore discomfited, from slough to slough Plunging, and half despairing of escape; If chance at length he finds a greensward smooth And faithful to the foot, his spirits rise, He chirrups brisk his ear-erecting steed, And winds his way with pleasure and with ease; So I, designing other themes, and call'd To adorn the Sofa with eulogium due, To tell its slumbers, and to paint its dreams, Have rambled wide.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Self-recollection and reproof--Address to domestic happiness--Some account of myself--The vanity of many of their pursuits who are reputed wise--Justification of my censures--Divine illumination necessary to the most expert philosopher--The question, What is truth? answered by other questions--Domestic happiness addressed again--Few lovers of the country--My tame hare--Occupations of a retired gentleman in his garden--Pruning--Framing--Greenhouse--Sowing of flower seeds--The country preferable to the town even in the winter--Reasons why it is deserted at that season--Ruinous effects of gaming, and of expensive improvement--Book concludes with an apostrophe to the metropolis.