used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
Aconitenoun
any of various usually poisonous plants of the genus Aconitum having tuberous roots and palmately lobed leaves and blue or white flowers
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
a cherished desire
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
Baggs
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From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "On your way, Bill!" said the Groom.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
Boggs
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From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
conversationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəl/
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
set up or found
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
highest in quality
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
GroomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading "On your way, Bill!" said the Groom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
HiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
precisely as stated
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading "I came on this trip," said Colonel Baggs, "to rest my vocal organs, and not to talk.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "On your way, Bill!" said the Groom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
which person or people
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the Lake Hotel, to which they had come by boat, they found their tents pitched and their dinner awaiting them--for which they were indebted to the efficiency of Aconite and the Hired Man, who had come overland; and the latter of whom assured them that they had missed the greatest curiosity of the Park in failing to see the Natural Bridge.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading In this ambition I have been greatly aided by the willingness of Professor Boggs to assume the conversational burden in our seat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, now that my name has been drawn from the hat, I shall have the pleasure, and honor, lady and gentlemen, to entertain you for a very few minutes--after which, thanking you for your very kind attention and liberal patronage, the hay--the hay, my friends, for me!"
