used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
Beauchamp
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From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
DelawarenounUS /ˈdeləwer/
a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
five-and
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From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
set up or found
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
the act of departing
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
jeweler'snounUS /ˈdʒuːələrz/
possessive form of “jeweler” — someone who makes jewelry
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
in like or similar manner
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
come into possession of
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
on one occasion
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
and nothing more
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
do one's shopping
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Indeed, he would have pursued that course at once, had he not feared that his anxiety on the subject might excite suspicion, and cause some annoyance to the object of his search.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading This reflection, though it did not keep him from going near the jeweler's house more than once in the course of the day, did prevent him from venturing into it.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
whereon
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From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
William
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From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Nature--notwithstanding Locke--had given him a store of noble feelings, and education had added thereto a store of good principles; and, with all this to guard him against evil desires, he had found little in the world to wish for that his fortune or influence had not enabled him to obtain with ease: thus he was only now beginning to find matters whereon to exercise the virtue of patience.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the third day after his visit to the jeweler's, he began to find that his stock was nearly exhausted, and likewise to contemplate paying another visit to the shop where he had first obtained this clew, as he hoped it would prove, for discovering the residence of William Delaware.
a late time of life
From this reading Henry Beauchamp was, beyond all doubt, by nature an impatient man; but, for the first five-and twenty years of his life, his impatience had found so little in his state or situation whereon to work, that it had gone lame for want of exercise.
