Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros

From this reading Quis non malarum quas Amor curas habet Hæc inter obliviscitur?

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

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

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

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

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From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

a government administrator

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

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From this reading Quis non malarum quas Amor curas habet Hæc inter obliviscitur?

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

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From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

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

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

a place or condition of ideal happiness

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

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From this reading GAUDIA IN EXCELSIS.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

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From this reading GAUDIA IN EXCELSIS.

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

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

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From this reading Quis non malarum quas Amor curas habet Hæc inter obliviscitur?

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

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

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

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

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From this reading Quis non malarum quas Amor curas habet Hæc inter obliviscitur?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

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

From this reading GAUDIA IN EXCELSIS.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

place in a grave or tomb

From this reading Quis non malarum quas Amor curas habet Hæc inter obliviscitur?

an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

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From this reading Quis non malarum quas Amor curas habet Hæc inter obliviscitur?

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 Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

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From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

negation of a word or group of words

From this reading Quis non malarum quas Amor curas habet Hæc inter obliviscitur?

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From this reading Quis non malarum quas Amor curas habet Hæc inter obliviscitur?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

a large flow

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

past form of “overwork” — use too much

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

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From this reading Quis non malarum quas Amor curas habet Hæc inter obliviscitur?

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From this reading Quis non malarum quas Amor curas habet Hæc inter obliviscitur?

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

giving satisfaction

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

in a serious manner

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

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From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

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

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

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

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

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

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

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

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

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

From this reading Before many weeks had passed Sutton and Desvoeux came up to Elysium for their holidays, and Maud's cup of pleasure began to overflow.

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

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

which person or people

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading Boldero moreover, to the great surprise of every one, discovered that the plains were telling seriously on his constitution, and, despite the lamentations of his Commissioner, who was at his wits' end to find a satisfactory substitute, insisted on carrying out the doctor's recommendation to try a change of air.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'I am sorry you are ill,' the Commissioner said, 'and overworked, but what on earth am I to do without you?