Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

later than; following

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

(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 an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

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

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

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

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

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From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

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

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

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

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

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 In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

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

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

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

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

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

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

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

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

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

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

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

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

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

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "It is in the interest of my journey--a part of my program."

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

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

From this reading "It is in the interest of my journey--a part of my program."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading "It is in the interest of my journey--a part of my program."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

engage in

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "It is in the interest of my journey--a part of my program."

absolutely essential

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "It is in the interest of my journey--a part of my program."

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

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

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading "It is in the interest of my journey--a part of my program."

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

one of four equal parts

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

with low volume

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

in a sumptuous and opulent manner

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

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

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

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

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

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

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

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

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

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

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

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

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

(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 an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.

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

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

in or at the place that

From this reading The purchases made, they returned to the hotel, where they dined at a sumptuously served table-d'hote; after which Aouda, shaking hands with her protector after the English fashion, retired to her room for rest.

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

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

during the time that

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

which person or people

From this reading He acquitted his task with characteristic serenity, and invariably replied to the objections of his fair companion, who was confused by his patience and generosity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg While these events were passing at the opium house, Mr. Fogg, unconscious of the danger he was in of losing the steamer, was quietly escorting Aouda about the streets of the English quarter, making the necessary purchases for the long voyage before them.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was all very well for an Englishman like Mr. Fogg to make the tour of the world with a carpetbag; a lady could not be expected to travel comfortably under such conditions.