Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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From this reading Paris, December, 1846.

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

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

(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 Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

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

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

English philosopher and jurist; founder of utilitarianism (1748-1831)

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading Paris, December, 1846.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The distance in space and time is not great, yet I seem in wholly a different world.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The distance in space and time is not great, yet I seem in wholly a different world.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I sit down here in Paris to narrate some recollections of London.

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From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

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 RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

apart from; not including

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

a man of refinement

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

plural of “gillie” — a young male attendant on a Scottish Highlander chief

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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

From this reading The distance in space and time is not great, yet I seem in wholly a different world.

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From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

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

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

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

From this reading I sit down here in Paris to narrate some recollections of London.

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

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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

From this reading I sit down here in Paris to narrate some recollections of London.

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

From this reading I sit down here in Paris to narrate some recollections of London.

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

From this reading The distance in space and time is not great, yet I seem in wholly a different world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

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From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

the quantity that can be held in a mug

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading I sit down here in Paris to narrate some recollections of London.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The distance in space and time is not great, yet I seem in wholly a different world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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

From this reading Paris, December, 1846.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

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a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

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plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

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the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

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

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The distance in space and time is not great, yet I seem in wholly a different world.

plural of “shrug” — a gesture involving the shoulders

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

be seated

From this reading I sit down here in Paris to narrate some recollections of London.

something reduced to its minimal form

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plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I sit down here in Paris to narrate some recollections of London.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

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the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The distance in space and time is not great, yet I seem in wholly a different world.

plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

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

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an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The distance in space and time is not great, yet I seem in wholly a different world.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

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

From this reading I sit down here in Paris to narrate some recollections of London.

lacking charm and good taste

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

vigorous and animated

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

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

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

at the time that

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The distance in space and time is not great, yet I seem in wholly a different world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading RECOLLECTIONS OF LONDON.--THE ENGLISH GENTLEMAN.--LONDON CLIMATE.--OUT OF SEASON.--LUXURY AND MISERY.--A DIFFICULT PROBLEM.--TERRORS OF POVERTY.--JOANNA BAILLIE AND MADAME ROLAND.--HAMPSTEAD.--MISS BERRY.--FEMALE ARTISTS.--MARGARET GILLIES.--THE PEOPLE'S JOURNAL.--THE TIMES.--THE HOWITTS.--SOUTH WOOD SMITH.--HOUSES FOR THE POOR.--SKELETON OF JEREMY BENTHAM.--COOPER THE POET.--THOM.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The distance in space and time is not great, yet I seem in wholly a different world.

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

From this reading Here in the region of wax-lights, mirrors, bright wood fires, shrugs, vivacious ejaculations, wreathed smiles, and adroit courtesies, it is hard to remember John Bull, with his coal-smoke, hands in pockets, except when extended for ungracious demand of the perpetual half-crown, or to pay for the all but perpetual mug of beer.

but in spite of that

From this reading The distance in space and time is not great, yet I seem in wholly a different world.