Chapter VIII · In Bohemia

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

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

later than; following

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

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

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

any thing at all

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

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

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

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

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading I was to be back by ten, and it is now midnight.

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

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

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

From this reading I was to be back by ten, and it is now midnight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was to be back by ten, and it is now midnight.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Thank Heaven,’ continued the speaker, as he groped into his coat pocket, ‘my notes are there.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Thank Heaven,’ continued the speaker, as he groped into his coat pocket, ‘my notes are there.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

every person

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

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

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly

From this reading Thank Heaven,’ continued the speaker, as he groped into his coat pocket, ‘my notes are there.

flowing profusely

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

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

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Thank Heaven,’ continued the speaker, as he groped into his coat pocket, ‘my notes are there.

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

From this reading Thank Heaven,’ continued the speaker, as he groped into his coat pocket, ‘my notes are there.

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

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

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

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

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

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

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

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thank Heaven,’ continued the speaker, as he groped into his coat pocket, ‘my notes are there.

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

From this reading I was to be back by ten, and it is now midnight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight)

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading I was to be back by ten, and it is now midnight.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I was to be back by ten, and it is now midnight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Thank Heaven,’ continued the speaker, as he groped into his coat pocket, ‘my notes are there.

existing or coming before

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

on the contrary

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Thank Heaven,’ continued the speaker, as he groped into his coat pocket, ‘my notes are there.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

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

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

full of trivial conversation

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading I was to be back by ten, and it is now midnight.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Thank Heaven,’ continued the speaker, as he groped into his coat pocket, ‘my notes are there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

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

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Thank Heaven,’ continued the speaker, as he groped into his coat pocket, ‘my notes are there.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

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

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

precisely as stated

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading I thought I’d left them behind in that bar-room where I was waiting, where everyone was so tight and so talkative.

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

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

skillfully constructed

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

in or at the place that

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ‘I have been to Fairlop Fair, with instructions to do a gushing article, and I’m blessed if I can recollect anything about it, nor where my notes are.

a late time of life

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading ‘What a donkey I am!’ was the exclamation of a tall, well-made young man, rather shabbily dressed—four or five years after the events recorded in the preceding chapter—as he stood clinging to a lamppost in Fleet Street very late one bright summer night.