used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
acquaintanceshipnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/
a relationship less intimate than friendship
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
cockneynounUS /ˈkɑːkni/
a native of the east end of London
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Major James Shrike inspired me with a curious conceit of impertinent respect.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
without stop or interruption
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Major James Shrike inspired me with a curious conceit of impertinent respect.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
divisible by two
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
extenuatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstenjuːeɪtɪŋ/
partially excusing or justifying
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
FORTYadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading Major James Shrike inspired me with a curious conceit of impertinent respect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Major James Shrike inspired me with a curious conceit of impertinent respect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Major James Shrike inspired me with a curious conceit of impertinent respect.
justifyingverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
LAPSEverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major James Shrike inspired me with a curious conceit of impertinent respect.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Major James Shrike inspired me with a curious conceit of impertinent respect.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
NARRATIVEnounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
patron's
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From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
by chance
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
a human being
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
POLYHISTOR'S
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From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
redeemedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmd/
saved from the bondage of sin
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Major James Shrike inspired me with a curious conceit of impertinent respect.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
in a serious manner
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
seven-league
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From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
Shrikenoun
any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals
From this reading Major James Shrike inspired me with a curious conceit of impertinent respect.
subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time I was fully bent on justifying my little cockney patron's choice by a resolute subscription to his theories of prison management.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
precisely as stated
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
vulgaritynounUS /vəlˈɡerɪti/
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
which person or people
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In person the very embodiment of that insignificant vulgarity, without extenuating circumstances, which is the type in caricature of the ultimate cockney, he possessed a force of mind and an earnestness of purpose that absolutely redeemed him on close acquaintanceship.
a late time of life
From this reading OF POLYHISTOR'S NARRATIVE CONTINUED AND FINISHED AFTER A LAPSE OF FORTY YEARS With my unexpected appointment as doctor to D---- gaol, I seemed to have put on the seven-league boots of success.
but in spite of that
From this reading No doubt it was an extraordinary degree of good fortune, even to one who had looked forward with a broad view of confidence; yet, I think, perhaps on account of the very casual nature of my promotion, I never took the post entirely seriously.
