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From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TAKING A MEAN ADVANTAGE OF A FIRE.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading TAKING A MEAN ADVANTAGE OF A FIRE.
in the past
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sit down," I said, "and let us put our heads together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps a way may be found out of the maze."
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
the act of burning something
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
being joined in close association
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
disclosuresnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒərz/
plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
a boy or man
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
start firing a weapon
From this reading TAKING A MEAN ADVANTAGE OF A FIRE.
set up or found
From this reading Perhaps a way may be found out of the maze."
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Sit down," I said, "and let us put our heads together.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
of great significance or value
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
InnsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Sit down," I said, "and let us put our heads together.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Perhaps a way may be found out of the maze."
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Perhaps a way may be found out of the maze."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading TAKING A MEAN ADVANTAGE OF A FIRE.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TAKING A MEAN ADVANTAGE OF A FIRE.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Sit down," I said, "and let us put our heads together.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps a way may be found out of the maze."
by chance
From this reading Perhaps a way may be found out of the maze."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Sit down," I said, "and let us put our heads together.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sit down," I said, "and let us put our heads together.
be seated
From this reading "Sit down," I said, "and let us put our heads together.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading TAKING A MEAN ADVANTAGE OF A FIRE.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Sit down," I said, "and let us put our heads together.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sit down," I said, "and let us put our heads together.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perhaps a way may be found out of the maze."
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "I am in a terrible mess, old fellow!" exclaimed Augustus Graham, as he hurriedly entered my office in Edinburgh one morning in the year 1865.
a late time of life
From this reading _Important disclosures--The fire at the theatre--The evidence of the opera glasses--The startling meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel._ The dreadful disaster at Vienna brings back vividly to my mind strange incidents connected with the burning down of the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, sixteen years ago.
