Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

anew

From this reading The door closed again, and the officer joined him of the cap and gown.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading … “Ye, Children of the night, ye are seen, and lost!”

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

From this reading … “Ye, Children of the night, ye are seen, and lost!”

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

From this reading He cast from time to time impatient glances at the door as he passed and repassed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He cast from time to time impatient glances at the door as he passed and repassed.

a Scottish word

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

put or send forth

From this reading He cast from time to time impatient glances at the door as he passed and repassed.

a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading … “Ye, Children of the night, ye are seen, and lost!”

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The door closed again, and the officer joined him of the cap and gown.

past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He cast from time to time impatient glances at the door as he passed and repassed.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He cast from time to time impatient glances at the door as he passed and repassed.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading He cast from time to time impatient glances at the door as he passed and repassed.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

dressed in a habit

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

great merriment

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading The door closed again, and the officer joined him of the cap and gown.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

the state of being honored

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading He cast from time to time impatient glances at the door as he passed and repassed.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The door closed again, and the officer joined him of the cap and gown.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

provided with artificial light

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading … “Ye, Children of the night, ye are seen, and lost!”

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

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

From this reading … “Ye, Children of the night, ye are seen, and lost!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading … “Ye, Children of the night, ye are seen, and lost!”

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The door closed again, and the officer joined him of the cap and gown.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He cast from time to time impatient glances at the door as he passed and repassed.

past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading He cast from time to time impatient glances at the door as he passed and repassed.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading … “Ye, Children of the night, ye are seen, and lost!”

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

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

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading … “Ye, Children of the night, ye are seen, and lost!”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

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

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading About the time that, on board the Euphrasia, Fitz-Ullin’s champagne was spreading hilarity among his officers, to whom he gave an excellent dinner in honour of their late escape, a tall, large proportioned, elderly man, in a college cap and gown, was pacing up and down by the dim light of the lamps, in one of the then best streets of Auld Reekie, immediately beneath the windows of Lord L⸺’s hotel.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading … “Ye, Children of the night, ye are seen, and lost!”

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading At length it opened and shewed the figure of a younger man, habited in naval uniform, and in the act of taking his cocked hat from a servant in the lit up hall.