Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

unequivocally detestable

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

anew

From this reading Again and again he sought to find the key to the mystery.

similar in quality or character

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

(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 In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

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

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

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

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

without doubt or question

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka; has one of the largest harbors in the world; is located on the western coast of the island of Ceylon

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

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From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

at any time

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

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From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Again and again he sought to find the key to the mystery.

moving swiftly

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

a young female

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

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

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

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

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

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

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

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

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

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

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

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

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

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

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

artful trickery designed to achieve an end

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Again and again he sought to find the key to the mystery.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

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

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

held dear

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

abnormally large

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Again and again he sought to find the key to the mystery.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

and nothing more

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

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

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

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

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

that is looked for

From this reading Again and again he sought to find the key to the mystery.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

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

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

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

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

a special situation

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

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

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

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

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

precisely as stated

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

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

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

accept gladly

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

(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 Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

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

From this reading In all three places they received a royal welcome, for the fame of that great game in London had spread throughout the nation and all were eager to see the hero of that occasion.

in or at the place that

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE RUINED CASTLE With London as their center the teams made flying trips to Edinburg, Glasgow and Dublin.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading It seemed like some monstrous jugglery, something akin to the fakir's tricks that he had witnessed at Colombo where the impossible had seemed so clearly possible.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Under other circumstances Joe would have been jubilant, for he was at the very height of his reputation, the girl he loved was with him, as well as his only sister and his closest friend, but ever in his thoughts like the spectre at the feast was that matter of the signed contract--the abominable thing that smirched his reputation and branded him to the world as false to his word and bond.