Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading HOW HE BECAME A MERCHANT--AND THE RESULT.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

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

From this reading HOW HE BECAME A MERCHANT--AND THE RESULT.

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

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

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

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

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

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading HOW HE BECAME A MERCHANT--AND THE RESULT.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

put or send forth

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

characterized by great caution and wariness

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

excessively

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

relating to worship

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

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From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

divisible by two

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

to an extreme degree

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

set up or found

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

an established custom

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

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

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

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From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

an old form of “has”

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

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

From this reading HOW HE BECAME A MERCHANT--AND THE RESULT.

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

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

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

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

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

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From this reading HOW HE BECAME A MERCHANT--AND THE RESULT.

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

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

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From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

of great significance or value

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

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

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

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

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

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

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading HOW HE BECAME A MERCHANT--AND THE RESULT.

possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

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

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

in other respects or ways

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

communicate vividly

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading HOW HE BECAME A MERCHANT--AND THE RESULT.

past form of “scratch” — cause friction

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

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From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

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

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading His mother's project of making him a clergyman had been previously rejected, as stated in a former chapter.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

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

From this reading HOW HE BECAME A MERCHANT--AND THE RESULT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

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

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

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

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

except if; if not

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

the act of using

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.

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

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

in or at the place that

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

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

From this reading "----Now I play a merchant's part, And venture madly on a desperate mart."--_Shakspeare._ "A man whom Fortune hath cruelly scratched."--_Idem._ Having thus "thrown physic to the dogs," the next important subject of consideration was the choice of some new occupation or pursuit, not of a professional character.

the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The decision might have been otherwise had the lot of our hero been cast in England, where the minor clergy of the establishment purchase their sermons already written to their hands, if they are able, or copy them from the moral essays of Doctor Johnson, or the more devotional writings of Hannah More, according to their tastes and feelings, if they are not.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But such easy methods of pulpit preparation are not tolerated in this country, unless in respect of the youngest ecclesiastics; and even they are compelled to be exceedingly chary in the use even of the printed skeletons to be found in most Episcopal libraries--not venturing to let their people know of the existence of such "helps," much less that they are in the habit of cutting out their sermons by such patterns.