Chapter XVII · The Shrine of Luxury and Pride

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

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Billy, however, fought shy of Father Francis, who had speedily run across him.

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

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From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

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

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

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

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

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

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But with Aldwyth, who discovered him one early morning on the doorstep, he speedily developed friendly relations.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading But with Aldwyth, who discovered him one early morning on the doorstep, he speedily developed friendly relations.

third-person singular of “direct” — command with authority

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading But with Aldwyth, who discovered him one early morning on the doorstep, he speedily developed friendly relations.

having made preparations

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading But with Aldwyth, who discovered him one early morning on the doorstep, he speedily developed friendly relations.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading But with Aldwyth, who discovered him one early morning on the doorstep, he speedily developed friendly relations.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

having no cause or apparent cause

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Billy, however, fought shy of Father Francis, who had speedily run across him.

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From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading But with Aldwyth, who discovered him one early morning on the doorstep, he speedily developed friendly relations.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

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

From this reading But with Aldwyth, who discovered him one early morning on the doorstep, he speedily developed friendly relations.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

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

From this reading Billy, however, fought shy of Father Francis, who had speedily run across him.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Billy, however, fought shy of Father Francis, who had speedily run across him.

the quality of being humane

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

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

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But with Aldwyth, who discovered him one early morning on the doorstep, he speedily developed friendly relations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But with Aldwyth, who discovered him one early morning on the doorstep, he speedily developed friendly relations.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

on the contrary

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading But with Aldwyth, who discovered him one early morning on the doorstep, he speedily developed friendly relations.

with reverence; in a reverent manner

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Billy, however, fought shy of Father Francis, who had speedily run across him.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Billy, however, fought shy of Father Francis, who had speedily run across him.

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

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

in the near future

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

with speed

From this reading Billy, however, fought shy of Father Francis, who had speedily run across him.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

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

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

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

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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

From this reading He soon learnt to look up to her with reverently admiring eyes, as a beautiful being belonging to another sphere; one who smiled with an enchanting smile, and bestowed sixpences as other people bestowed halfpence.

precisely as stated

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

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

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

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

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The boy was not very keen on the clergy; being rather disposed to class them with the police--and that, indeed, in a moral sense is what they are, or ought to be.

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

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

which person or people

From this reading Billy, however, fought shy of Father Francis, who had speedily run across him.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Thus the wind of the world, which bloweth whither it listeth--or whither the Great Spirit that rules the world directs--had wafted Billy, a fortuitous atom of humanity, into touch with Aldwyth Westwood and Father Francis of St Stephen’s.