Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

(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 * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

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

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

at or in or to any place

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

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

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

propose a payment

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

bound with chains

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

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From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He was, in fact, tired of travel.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

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

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

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

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

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

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

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

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

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

From this reading INSPICERE tanquam in speculum, in vitas omnium Jubeo.*--TERENCE.

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From this reading INSPICERE tanquam in speculum, in vitas omnium Jubeo.*--TERENCE.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

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

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

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From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

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From this reading INSPICERE tanquam in speculum, in vitas omnium Jubeo.*--TERENCE.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

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From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

the force of workers available

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

a scar where the umbilical cord was attached

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

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From this reading INSPICERE tanquam in speculum, in vitas omnium Jubeo.*--TERENCE.

above and across; more than

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

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From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

with the least delay

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

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From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

a mirror (especially one made of polished metal) for use in an optical instrument

From this reading INSPICERE tanquam in speculum, in vitas omnium Jubeo.*--TERENCE.

not in physical motion

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

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From this reading INSPICERE tanquam in speculum, in vitas omnium Jubeo.*--TERENCE.

dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

From this reading INSPICERE tanquam in speculum, in vitas omnium Jubeo.*--TERENCE.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

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

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He was, in fact, tired of travel.

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

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He was, in fact, tired of travel.

palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

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

From this reading ERNEST MALTRAVERS still lingered at Paris: he gave up all notion of proceeding farther.

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From this reading INSPICERE tanquam in speculum, in vitas omnium Jubeo.*--TERENCE.

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

From this reading He was, in fact, tired of travel.

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

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."

the least favorable outcome

From this reading But there was another reason that chained him to that "Navel of the Earth,"--there is not anywhere a better sounding-board to London rumours than the English _quartier_ between the Boulevard des Italiennes and the Tuileries; here, at all events, he should soonest learn the worst: and every day, as he took up the English newspapers, a sick feeling of apprehension and fear came over him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading * "I bid you look into the lives of all men, as it were into a mirror."