Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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

From this reading Then, abruptly, a variety of rumors were circulated concerning him.

quickly and without warning

From this reading Then, abruptly, a variety of rumors were circulated concerning him.

thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

anew

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

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From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

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

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

a native or an inhabitant of Bavaria

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

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From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on

From this reading Then, abruptly, a variety of rumors were circulated concerning him.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Then, abruptly, a variety of rumors were circulated concerning him.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

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From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

yet to be or coming

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

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

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

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

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then, abruptly, a variety of rumors were circulated concerning him.

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

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

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

From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

third-person singular of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

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

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

negation of a word or group of words

From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then, abruptly, a variety of rumors were circulated concerning him.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

the act of punishing

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

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From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

located far away spatially

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Then, abruptly, a variety of rumors were circulated concerning him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors

From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

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From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

Italian poet who wrote an epic poem about the capture of Jerusalem during the First Crusade (1544-1595)

From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

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From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It was said, for instance, that his real name was Tchurchenthaler and that his boyhood had been passed tending geese in a remote Bavarian dorf, from which, to avoid military service, he had subsequently fled.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, abruptly, a variety of rumors were circulated concerning him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

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

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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From this reading "_Perduto e tutto il tempo che in amar non si spende._" --Tasso.

up to a particular time

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Then, abruptly, a variety of rumors were circulated concerning him.

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From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

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

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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

From this reading Then, abruptly, a variety of rumors were circulated concerning him.

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

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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

From this reading Again, it was affirmed that in Denmark he was known as Baron Varvedsen, and that he had come to this country not to avoid military service, but the death penalty, which whoso strikes a prince of the blood incurs.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.

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

From this reading _TO_ _E----H_ _AMICISSIMA_ _New York, 15th May, 1888._ It was not until Miss Menemon's engagement to John Usselex was made public that the world in which that young lady moved manifested any interest in her future husband.