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 The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

further or added

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

(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 All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

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

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

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

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

doing good; feeling beneficent

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

passing from one to another

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

dearly loved

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

inflected form of “entrap” — take or catch as if in a snare or trap

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

third-person singular of “exalt” — praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

set up or found

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

a man of refinement

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?

destroyed or killed

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?

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

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

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

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

a sermon on a moral or religious topic

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

and nothing more

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

a person of distinguished rank or appearance

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?

not any; not one

From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

and nothing more

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

an instance of oratory

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

an athlete who plays for pay

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?

express in words

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

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

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

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

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.

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

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?

at the time that

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

which person or people

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

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

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.