Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

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From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

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

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

to or in a foreign country

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

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

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

(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 Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

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

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

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

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

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

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

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

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

being joined in close association

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

the act of creating written works

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

a weight that balances another weight

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

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From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870)

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

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From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

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

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

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From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

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

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

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From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

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

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

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

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

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

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

a form of address for a man

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

German raconteur who told preposterous stories about his adventures as a soldier and hunter; his name is now associated with any telling of exaggerated stories or winning lies (1720-1797)

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

plural of “narrative” — 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 Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

not any; not one

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TWO YEARS OF TRAVEL.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

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From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

any competition

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

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From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

have sovereign power

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

have in common

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

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

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

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

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

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

From this reading There is no romance of Munchausen or Dumas more marvellous than the adventures attributed to Lord Byron abroad.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading TWO YEARS OF TRAVEL.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO YEARS OF TRAVEL.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

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

From this reading Attached to his first expedition are a series of narratives, by professing eye-witnesses, of his intrigues, encounters, acts of diablerie and of munificence, in particular of his roaming about the isles of Greece and taking possession of one of them, which have all the same relation to reality as the _Arabian Nights_ to the actual reign of Haroun Al Raschid.[1]

which person or people

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

hope for; have a wish

From this reading [Footnote 1: Those who wish to read them are referred to the three large volumes--published in 1825, by Mr. Iley, Portman Street--of anonymous authorship.]

a late time of life

From this reading TWO YEARS OF TRAVEL.

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From this reading Byron had far more than an average share of the _émigré_ spirit, the counterpoise in the English race of their otherwise arrogant isolation.