used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
aliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
(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 But that was not all.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Montepulciano and Lacrima-Christi, as Florian put it, had evidently disagreed with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that was not all.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
disagreedverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːd/
past form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading Montepulciano and Lacrima-Christi, as Florian put it, had evidently disagreed with him.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
else
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From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
divisible by two
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
at any time
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Montepulciano and Lacrima-Christi, as Florian put it, had evidently disagreed with him.
Florian
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From this reading Montepulciano and Lacrima-Christi, as Florian put it, had evidently disagreed with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
Francesco
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From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
Franz
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From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Montepulciano and Lacrima-Christi, as Florian put it, had evidently disagreed with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Montepulciano and Lacrima-Christi, as Florian put it, had evidently disagreed with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Montepulciano and Lacrima-Christi, as Florian put it, had evidently disagreed with him.
Lacrima-Christi
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From this reading Montepulciano and Lacrima-Christi, as Florian put it, had evidently disagreed with him.
set down according to a plan
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
laudatoryadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdətɔːri/
full of or giving praise
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
Lindner
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From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
held dear
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
Montepulciano
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From this reading Montepulciano and Lacrima-Christi, as Florian put it, had evidently disagreed with him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
a form of address for a man
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But that was not all.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
on one occasion
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
PavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Montepulciano and Lacrima-Christi, as Florian put it, had evidently disagreed with him.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
Identical; not different.
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
TelephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that was not all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
precisely as stated
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But that was not all.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For this was what Franz had read, amid much else of the same cheap laudatory strain, in the theatrical column of the _Daily Telephone_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GOLDEN HOPES Mr Franz Lindner, _alias_ Signor Francesco of the London Pavilion, laid down his morning paper at his lodgings in Soho, with unmistakable outward and visible signs of a very bad humour.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The subject which roused his undisguised discontent was the marked success of the woman he once loved—the woman he loved now even more than ever.
