Chapter VI

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

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

anew

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

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

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

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

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

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

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

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

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

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

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

pleasing or delighting

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

intentionally conceived

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

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

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

wanted intensely

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

without deviation

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

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

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

third-person singular of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

set up or found

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

A small part broken or separated off something larger.

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

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

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

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

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

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

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

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

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

past form of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

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 The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

for the most part

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

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

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

make reference to

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

and nothing more

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

and nothing more

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

above and across; more than

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

past form of “quicken” — move faster

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

in the recent past

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

the seed of the cereal grass

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

express in words

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

something that follows something else

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

and nothing more

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

required or under orders

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)

From this reading Reading over Thackeray to help me further to Winchelsea, I became conscious, of a sudden, that Winchelsea—which I already in a manner knew—was only helping me further to Thackeray.

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

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

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

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

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

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

in a way that was not expected

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

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

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”

precisely as stated

From this reading It consisted merely, on taking up an old book again for the sake of a certain desired and particular light, of my having found that the light was in fact not there to shine, but was, on the contrary, directly projected _upon_ the book from the very subject itself as to which I had invoked assistance.

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

From this reading The adventure itself indeed was not astounding, and I mention it, to be frank, only in the interest of its sequel.

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

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

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

From this reading WINCHELSEA, RYE, AND “DENIS DUVAL” I I have recently had a literary adventure which, though not followed by the prostration that sometimes ensues on adventures, has nevertheless induced meditation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The case, in short, to put it simply, was that Thackeray’s charming fragment of “Denis Duval” proved to have much less than I had supposed to say about the two little old towns with which the few chapters left to us are mainly concerned, but that the two little old towns, on the other hand, unexpectedly quickened reflection on “Denis Duval.”