Chapter XVIII

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

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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

anew

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

disposed to please

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

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

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

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

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

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

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

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

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in or near a particular place or position

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the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia

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round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

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

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

accept as true; take to be true

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a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

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From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

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plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

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willing to entrust personal matters

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the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

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plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident

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your usual mood

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to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

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all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

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free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

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

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

a tuba that coils over the shoulder of the musician

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

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where you live at a particular time

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exceedingly bad

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

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From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

on condition that; in the event that

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transmit (knowledge or skills)

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the transmission of information

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

of great significance or value

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

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being or characteristic of a single thing or person

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incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

a message received and understood

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

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

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

conformity or harmony

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evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading What is the use of knowing something we must not tell?

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a polite name for any woman

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

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

indicating the most important performer or role

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

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

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 BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

used to say something is possible but not certain

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belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

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attach to a support

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a form of address for a married woman

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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

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plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

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a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

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no person; not anyone

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

third-person singular of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

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unusual or striking

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

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express in words

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

the trait of keeping things secret

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE KEEPING A SECRET--LADY MOUNT HELICON “AT HOME”--A CHAPTER OF FINANCE--WHY LACQUERS WENT TO THE BALL--EXOTICS IN A CONSERVATORY--MRS.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading What is the use of knowing something we must not tell?

superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE KEEPING A SECRET--LADY MOUNT HELICON “AT HOME”--A CHAPTER OF FINANCE--WHY LACQUERS WENT TO THE BALL--EXOTICS IN A CONSERVATORY--MRS.

express in words

From this reading What is the use of knowing something we must not tell?

your usual mood

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

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

From this reading THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE KEEPING A SECRET--LADY MOUNT HELICON “AT HOME”--A CHAPTER OF FINANCE--WHY LACQUERS WENT TO THE BALL--EXOTICS IN A CONSERVATORY--MRS.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

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

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

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

From this reading THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE KEEPING A SECRET--LADY MOUNT HELICON “AT HOME”--A CHAPTER OF FINANCE--WHY LACQUERS WENT TO THE BALL--EXOTICS IN A CONSERVATORY--MRS.

the state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be everywhere at once)

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

except if; if not

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

the act of using

From this reading What is the use of knowing something we must not tell?

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

of no value

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading What is the use of knowing something we must not tell?

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE KEEPING A SECRET--LADY MOUNT HELICON “AT HOME”--A CHAPTER OF FINANCE--WHY LACQUERS WENT TO THE BALL--EXOTICS IN A CONSERVATORY--MRS.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

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

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

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

From this reading THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE KEEPING A SECRET--LADY MOUNT HELICON “AT HOME”--A CHAPTER OF FINANCE--WHY LACQUERS WENT TO THE BALL--EXOTICS IN A CONSERVATORY--MRS.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading How “things get about” is one of those inexplicable mysteries for which nobody is able or willing to account.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some people lay it to servants--some to the amiable generosity in imparting information for which the fair sex are so remarkable; the latter, again, say that “every bit of scandal in London originates at those horrid clubs!” but few will allow that Rumour owes a large portion of her ubiquity to that organisation of mankind which makes a secret utterly valueless unless shared with another.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading BLACKLAMB AND HER CAVALIER--IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES--A LONG WAY OFF, AND FARTHER THAN THAT You must be an individual of an equally sanguine temperament and confiding disposition, if you believe that what you impart to your neighbour in the modern Babylon under seal of the strictest secrecy, might not as well be published in the leading article of the _Times_ newspaper.