Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Yes, begad! there _was_ a strong fascination about her,” he soliloquized.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

(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 Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

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

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She was so totally different to any other woman who had come into his lonely life.

a man who has never been married

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

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

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

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From this reading “Yes, begad! there _was_ a strong fascination about her,” he soliloquized.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading She was so totally different to any other woman who had come into his lonely life.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

ludicrously odd

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading “Yes, begad! there _was_ a strong fascination about her,” he soliloquized.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

set up or found

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

in great numbers

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

a young female

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

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

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

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

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

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

From this reading “Yes, begad! there _was_ a strong fascination about her,” he soliloquized.

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

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

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

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She was so totally different to any other woman who had come into his lonely life.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She was so totally different to any other woman who had come into his lonely life.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading She was so totally different to any other woman who had come into his lonely life.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

make small or insignificant

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

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

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

something you have to do

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

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From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was so totally different to any other woman who had come into his lonely life.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

on the contrary

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

a failure to maintain a higher state

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

from appearances alone

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

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From this reading “Yes, begad! there _was_ a strong fascination about her,” he soliloquized.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “Yes, begad! there _was_ a strong fascination about her,” he soliloquized.

from the subconscious mind

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

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

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Yes, begad! there _was_ a strong fascination about her,” he soliloquized.

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

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

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

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

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

From this reading She was so totally different to any other woman who had come into his lonely life.

in an unconventional manner

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

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

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

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

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

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

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

which person or people

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Of lovers she had a full score, Or more, And fortunes they all had galore, In store; From the minister down To the clerk of the Crown, All were courting the Widow Malone, Ohone!

in the company of; together with

From this reading —_Charles Lever_ In spite of his morose and surely somewhat fantastic constancy, which obsession, be it remarked, he was rather prone to exaggerate than minimize, and the bitter, hopeless philosophy with which he had come to regard his single and seemingly inevitable lot, it must be admitted that Ellis found his mind subconsciously reverting on many occasions during the next few weeks to the girl who had so unconventionally invaded his bachelor quarters.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was so totally different to any other woman who had come into his lonely life.

an affirmative

From this reading “Yes, begad! there _was_ a strong fascination about her,” he soliloquized.