Chapter XVII

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

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

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From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

(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 It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

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

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

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

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

use to one's advantage

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

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

From this reading What was to be done?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

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

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

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From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading What was to be done?

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

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From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

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

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

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

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

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

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

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

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

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

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

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

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

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

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

and nothing more

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

engage in

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

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From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

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

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

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

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

happening again (especially at regular intervals)

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

express in words

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

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From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

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

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

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

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

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

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

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

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

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

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

precisely as stated

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

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

From this reading Algernon was elated by the success of his song, and by Lady Seely's full acknowledgment of his cousinship, and he left the mansion in Mayfair in very good spirits, as has been said.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

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

From this reading He thought of Mr. Filthorpe--that substance, which Mr. Diamond had said they were deserting for the shadow of Seely--and of the thousands of pounds which the Bristol merchant possessed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What was to be done?

at the time that

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

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

From this reading But when he got back to his inn--a private hotel in a dingy street behind Oxford Street--he began to feel a recurrence of the disappointment which had oppressed him, when Lady Seely had declared so emphatically that my lord could do nothing for him, in the way of getting him a place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.

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

From this reading It was all very well for his mother to say that, with his talents and appearance, he must and would make his way to a high position; but, just and reasonable as it would be that his talents and appearance should give him success, he began to fear that they might not altogether avail to do so.