Chapter XXII · On Shakespeare and Supper

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

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

make less active or intense

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

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

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

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

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

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

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

-ing form of “brawl” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

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

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

a boy or man

From this reading “A chap feels that his turn has come,” he had said.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “A chap feels that his turn has come,” he had said.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

put on clothes

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

making lively and cheerful

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

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

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading “A chap feels that his turn has come,” he had said.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

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

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

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

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

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

From this reading “A chap feels that his turn has come,” he had said.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

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

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

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

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

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

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

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

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

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

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

not any; not one

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

on one occasion

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

and nothing more

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

plural of “pulpit” — a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “A chap feels that his turn has come,” he had said.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

express in words

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

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

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

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

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

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

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

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

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

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

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading “A chap feels that his turn has come,” he had said.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

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

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

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

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The _façade_ of the Legitimate Theatre is so severely Corinthian that foreign visitors invariably ask what church it is.

at the time that

From this reading CARRIAGES by the score were waiting at the fine Corinthian entrance to the Legitimate, when Harold and Archie reached the theatre in their hansom.

which person or people

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading It was probably the classical columns supporting the pediment of the entrance that caused Archie to abate his frivolous conversation with his friend in the hansom--Archie had been expressing the opinion that it was exhilarating--only exhilarating was not the word he used--to swear at a man who had once been a clergyman and who still wore the dress of a cleric.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “No matter how wrong they are you can’t swear at them and tell them to come down out of that, when they’re in their own pulpits--they’d have you up for brawling.