Chapter XIII

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

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

anew

From this reading Your old master can't take you again.”

(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 “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

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From this reading Your old master can't take you again.”

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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From this reading “But he will,” said Cosar.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

divisible by two

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

a man of refinement

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

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

From this reading “But he will,” said Cosar.

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

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

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

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

by law; conforming to the law

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Your old master can't take you again.”

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

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

a worker who drives mules

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

not any; not one

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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

From this reading Your old master can't take you again.”

on one occasion

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

and nothing more

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading “But he can't,” retorted the muleteer.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “But he will,” said Cosar.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

inspiring awe

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

carry out

From this reading Your old master can't take you again.”

express in words

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

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

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

the act of using

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

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

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

at the time that

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading “But he will, I tell you: what is the use of your saying a bull can't legally gore me through the stomach, when I know that he will, whether he can or no?

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “But he will,” said Cosar.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

an old word for “yes”

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your old master can't take you again.”

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “If there were but a being endowed with the sublime light of reason, among you,” exclaimed Caesar, “I would shew by analogy,--yea, I would convince even any muleteer but this gentleman--” “Now don't fatigue yourself, nor put yourself out of the way,” interrupted the man whom Caesar designated as the muleteer; “we all know, that once free, always free; at least, so I've been told by them that ought to be dead as a nail upon such things: therefore it's only a pleasant trip for you to Demerary and back.