Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

anew

From this reading HOW FORTUNE AGAIN SMILED, AND THEN FROWNED UPON HIM.

(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 What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

a quantity of money

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

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From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

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

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

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

From this reading HOW FORTUNE AGAIN SMILED, AND THEN FROWNED UPON HIM.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

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

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

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

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

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

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

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From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

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From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

done by or characteristic of individuals acting together

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

plural of “commodity” — articles of commerce

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

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From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

characterized by great determination

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

in an effectual manner

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

one or the other of two

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

an opposing military force

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

divisible by two

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

at any time

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

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

From this reading HOW FORTUNE AGAIN SMILED, AND THEN FROWNED UPON HIM.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading HOW FORTUNE AGAIN SMILED, AND THEN FROWNED UPON HIM.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

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

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

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

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

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

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

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

From this reading HOW FORTUNE AGAIN SMILED, AND THEN FROWNED UPON HIM.

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

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

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From this reading HOW FORTUNE AGAIN SMILED, AND THEN FROWNED UPON HIM.

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From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

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

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

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

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

and nothing more

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

something that is regarded as a chance event

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

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

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

worth remembering

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

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

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

not any; not one

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

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

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

an amount of time

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

-ing form of “petition” — write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

continue talking

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

conduct a prosecution in a court of law

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

subject to question

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

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From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

plural of “site” — the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading HOW FORTUNE AGAIN SMILED, AND THEN FROWNED UPON HIM.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

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From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

coming after or following

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

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

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading HOW FORTUNE AGAIN SMILED, AND THEN FROWNED UPON HIM.

in or at that place or location

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

a special situation

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

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

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

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

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading HOW FORTUNE AGAIN SMILED, AND THEN FROWNED UPON HIM.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

precisely as stated

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

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

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

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

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading What with boats taken by General Wilkinson for the public service, in his memorable descent of the St. Lawrence,--for the purpose, among other things, of celebrating Christmas in Montreal--a festival, by the way, which an obstinate enemy would not allow him to keep there,--and buildings so effectually destroyed during an irruption of the British across the lines, that their sites have never been discovered to this day,--all duly set forth in the papers with which he was furnished,--Mr. Wheelwright presented a claim, respectable in amount, which was referred to the proper committee of the "collective wisdom."

in the company of; together with

From this reading It so happened that in adjusting the results of his mercantile experiment, Mr. Wheelwright became possessed of a questionable claim upon the government, for property said to have been destroyed by the enemy on the northern frontier, during the late war with Great Britain.

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

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading "----Fortune is merry, And in this mood will give us any thing."--_Shakspeare._ "Full oft 'tis seen our mere defects Prove our commodities."--_Idem._ "----A motley company, Blacklegs, and thieves, and would-be gentlemen."--_Idem._ "The lottery of my destiny bars me the right of voluntary choosing."--_Idem._ The succeeding stage in the life of my hero and friend, was marked by no very striking or extraordinary event; but the incidents attending it were nevertheless quite characteristic of his varying fortunes.

but in spite of that

From this reading It came into his hands by way of satisfaction for a debt due from a country merchant; and although the chances were as twenty to one, either that it had already been paid, or that it had no existence in equity, or that even if ever so just, like the claim for Amy Dardin's celebrated blood-horse, the period of two generations would be consumed in petitioning for relief, yet he determined forthwith to proceed to the federal capital, and prosecute his suit before the august majesty of the people in congress assembled.