Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.

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

From this reading BABOO JABBERJEE, B.A.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

third-person singular of “apologise” — defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading BABOO JABBERJEE, B.A.

used as a Hindi courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading BABOO JABBERJEE, B.A.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

riding a bicycle

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.

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From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading An invitation to a Wedding.

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

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading BABOO JABBERJEE, B.A.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

capital of the state of Washington; located in western Washington on Puget Sound

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

an instance of oratory

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

participate in games or sport

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

cut with a saw

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

small fatty European fish; usually smoked or canned like sardines

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.

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

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading What's in a Title?

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

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.

having little desire for success or achievement

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

precisely as stated

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading An invitation to a Wedding.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

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

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading _Mr Jabberjee apologises for the unambitious scope of his work; sundry confidences, criticisms, and complaints._ 1 _Some account of Mr Jabberjee's experiences at the Westminster Play._ 9 III _Mr Jabberjee gives his views concerning the Laureateship._ 18 _Containing Mr Jabberjee's Impressions at The Old Masters._ 24 _In which Mr Jabberjee expresses his Opinions on Bicycling as a Pastime._ 33 _Dealing with his Adventures at Olympia._ 42 VII _How Mr Jabberjee risked a Sprat to capture something very like a Whale._ 50 VIII _How Mr Jabberjee delivered an Oration at a Ladies' Debating Club._ 60 _How he saw the practice of the University Crews, and what he thought of it._ 69 _Mr Jabberjee is taken to see a Glove-Fight._ 75 _Mr Jabberjee finds himself in a position of extreme delicacy._ 80 XII _Mr Jabberjee is taken by surprise._ 88 XIII _Drawbacks and advantages of being engaged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading Some Meditations in a Music-hall, together with notes of certain things that Mr Jabberjee failed to understand._ 96 XIV _Mr Jabberjee's fellow-student.