Chapter VI

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

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

later than; following

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

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

From this reading Berwick walked up and down the hall waiting for Mrs. Rebell.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

a grant made by a law court

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

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

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

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From this reading Berwick walked up and down the hall waiting for Mrs. Rebell.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

not faithful to a spouse or lover

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

greatly desired

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

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

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Berwick walked up and down the hall waiting for Mrs. Rebell.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

at any time

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Berwick walked up and down the hall waiting for Mrs. Rebell.

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

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

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

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

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

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

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

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

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

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

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From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

the force of workers available

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

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

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

a form of address for a man

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Berwick walked up and down the hall waiting for Mrs. Rebell.

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

belonging to some prior time

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

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From this reading Berwick walked up and down the hall waiting for Mrs. Rebell.

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

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

exercising power or authority

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

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

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

go sour or spoil

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)

From this reading SPENSER.

not in physical motion

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

following in time or order

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

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

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

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

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

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

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

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

From this reading Berwick walked up and down the hall waiting for Mrs. Rebell.

plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading Not only Mrs. Turke's ambiguous utterances, but his own knowledge of her parents, made him look forward with a certain curiosity to seeing her.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Berwick walked up and down the hall waiting for Mrs. Rebell.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Berwick walked up and down the hall waiting for Mrs. Rebell.

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

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

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

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

which person or people

From this reading The story of Richard Rebell, the one-time brilliant and popular man about town, who, not long after his marriage to a reigning beauty, had been overwhelmed by the shameful accusation of cheating at cards; the subsequent libel case which had developed into a mid-Victorian _cause célèbre_; the award of nominal damages; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rebell's ultimate retreat, for ever, to the Continent--it was all well known to James Berwick.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "So every sweet with sour is tempered still, That maketh it be coveted the more; For easy things that may be got at will Most sorts of men do set but little store."