Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

causing misery or pain or distress

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

anew

From this reading HOW HE AGAIN CHANGES HIS CIRCUMSTANCES.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

in addition

From this reading It was also a memorable year in the life of Doctor Wheelwright.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

a man who has never been married

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading HOW HE AGAIN CHANGES HIS CIRCUMSTANCES.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading HOW HE AGAIN CHANGES HIS CIRCUMSTANCES.

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

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading It was also a memorable year in the life of Doctor Wheelwright.

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From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

being one more than seven

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

run away quickly

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

very recently

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

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

From this reading HOW HE AGAIN CHANGES HIS CIRCUMSTANCES.

of or concerning this

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

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

From this reading HOW HE AGAIN CHANGES HIS CIRCUMSTANCES.

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From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

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From this reading HOW HE AGAIN CHANGES HIS CIRCUMSTANCES.

ten 10s

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was also a memorable year in the life of Doctor Wheelwright.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

immediately past

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was also a memorable year in the life of Doctor Wheelwright.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

a point or extent in space

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

joined in matrimony

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

the largest possible quantity

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

worth remembering

From this reading It was also a memorable year in the life of Doctor Wheelwright.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

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From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

cause to suffer a blight

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

up to a particular time

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

not held or filled or in use

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels

From this reading It was also a memorable year in the life of Doctor Wheelwright.

at the time that

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

which person or people

From this reading Most of the inhabitants were obliged to flee the city--those who could, to the country;--and those who could not, to the temporary lodges hastily constructed for their reception upon the then unoccupied grounds between Broadway and the North River, now covered by Greenwich and the splendid edifices of the fifteenth ward--containing much of the present opulence and taste of the city.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

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

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The location of the writer hereof was near the hotel and nine-pin alley, kept by Signor Fieschi;--an Italian, celebrated for the excellence of his segars, and for whipping his wife with rods larger than is allowed by the English common law--the size of Lord Chief Justice Holt's little finger being the maximum in such cases.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.

but in spite of that

From this reading "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think that I should live till I were married."--_Shakspeare._ "I knew a wench married in an afternoon, as she went to the garden for parsely to stuff a rabbit."--_Idem._ The year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two, is yet freshly remembered in New-York, as being the last, (thus far,) in which that metropolis was visited by the afflictive plague of yellow fever.