Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

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

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

lacking funds

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

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From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "How do you mean?

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

the organ of sight

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

a short vivid experience

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

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

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

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

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

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From this reading "How do you mean?

rash impulsiveness

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

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

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

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

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

conformity or harmony

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

set afire or burning

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

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

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

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

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "How do you mean?

migratory

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

easily agitated

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

worried and uneasy

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

possessive form of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

possessive form of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

not in physical motion

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

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

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

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

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

having intellectual depth

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

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

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

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

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

which person or people

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Holy Church has never forbidden it," said John Clarke, with a very intent look upon his thoughtful, scholar's face.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Why, then, is all this coil which has set London aflame and lighted the fires of Paul's Yard for the destruction of those very books?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How do you mean?

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

From this reading A young man who stood with his elbow on the mantelshelf, his eye fixed eagerly on the speaker's face, here broke in with a quick impetuosity of manner, which seemed in keeping with his restless, mobile features, his flashing dark eyes, and the nervous motion of his hands, which were never still long together.