Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

(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 all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did hope for that enjoyment.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading DISAPPOINTMENT.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading He did hope for that enjoyment.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did hope for that enjoyment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

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From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

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

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

the act of managing something

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

(of liquids) clouded as with sediment

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

very recently

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

not one, and not any

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

causing disapproval or protest

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

relating to or befitting Paradise

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

for each

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

by chance

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

changing location rapidly

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

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

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.

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

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Were not the western suburbs of that murky metropolis inhabited by Charlotte Halliday, and might he not hope to see her?

during the time that

From this reading He had felt something more than hope while speeding Londonwards by that delightful combination of a liberal railway management, a fast and yet cheap train.

but in spite of that

From this reading Of all places upon this earth, perhaps, there is none more obnoxious to the civilized mind than London in October; and yet to Valentine Hawkehurst, newly arrived from Ullerton per North-Western Railway, that city seemed as an enchanted and paradisiacal region.