Chapter X · Under the Stars

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

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

anew

From this reading Again and again she wished she were veil out of that _inferno_, where she was stared at on every side.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

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

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

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

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading ‘Surely you will dance, miss,’ said the master of the ceremonies, approaching her respectfully.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

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

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

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

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading ‘Surely you will dance, miss,’ said the master of the ceremonies, approaching her respectfully.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading ‘Surely you will dance, miss,’ said the master of the ceremonies, approaching her respectfully.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Again and again she wished she were veil out of that _inferno_, where she was stared at on every side.

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

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

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

From this reading ‘Surely you will dance, miss,’ said the master of the ceremonies, approaching her respectfully.

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

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

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

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading Again and again she wished she were veil out of that _inferno_, where she was stared at on every side.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

given official approval to act

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

engage in

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading ‘Surely you will dance, miss,’ said the master of the ceremonies, approaching her respectfully.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

the force of workers available

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading ‘Surely you will dance, miss,’ said the master of the ceremonies, approaching her respectfully.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

not any; not one

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Again and again she wished she were veil out of that _inferno_, where she was stared at on every side.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

the local environment

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

the time that has elapsed

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

in a respectful manner

From this reading ‘Surely you will dance, miss,’ said the master of the ceremonies, approaching her respectfully.

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

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘Surely you will dance, miss,’ said the master of the ceremonies, approaching her respectfully.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

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

From this reading Again and again she wished she were veil out of that _inferno_, where she was stared at on every side.

unhealthy looking

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Again and again she wished she were veil out of that _inferno_, where she was stared at on every side.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

in the near future

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Again and again she wished she were veil out of that _inferno_, where she was stared at on every side.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

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

From this reading ‘Surely you will dance, miss,’ said the master of the ceremonies, approaching her respectfully.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

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

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

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

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Again and again she wished she were veil out of that _inferno_, where she was stared at on every side.

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

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

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

From this reading Again and again she wished she were veil out of that _inferno_, where she was stared at on every side.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

in or at the place that

From this reading Again and again she wished she were veil out of that _inferno_, where she was stared at on every side.

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

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

which person or people

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ‘Surely you will dance, miss,’ said the master of the ceremonies, approaching her respectfully.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Again and again she wished she were veil out of that _inferno_, where she was stared at on every side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My lord revived his spirits with an S. and B., and was soon whirling round the room with another in his arms.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading What could Rose do in that den of wild men and wilder women, the like of which was to be seen in no other country under heaven, licensed by Act of Parliament, past which bishops drove down on their way to make speeches at Exeter Hall on behalf of the Bible Society, or of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘Surely you will dance, miss,’ said the master of the ceremonies, approaching her respectfully.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading ‘Allow me to introduce you to Lord ---’ Again Rose declined, much to the annoyance of a debauched, sickly youth, who was ‘my lord,’ and reverenced as such accordingly.