Chapter XVII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

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

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

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

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

rid of obstructions

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

with awareness

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading We discussed the situation far into the night, Godfrey still doing most of the talking.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading We discussed the situation far into the night, Godfrey still doing most of the talking.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

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

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading We discussed the situation far into the night, Godfrey still doing most of the talking.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

set up or found

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

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

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

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

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

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

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

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

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We discussed the situation far into the night, Godfrey still doing most of the talking.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

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

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

used to form the superlative

From this reading We discussed the situation far into the night, Godfrey still doing most of the talking.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

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

From this reading We discussed the situation far into the night, Godfrey still doing most of the talking.

the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We discussed the situation far into the night, Godfrey still doing most of the talking.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

by chance

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

plural of “pretense” — the act of giving a false appearance

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

on the contrary

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

express in words

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

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

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

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

From this reading He had come to Paris to see me about it, to ask my advice or to put some question to me; but he had not really got the problem clear in his mind.

in the near future

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

not in physical motion

From this reading We discussed the situation far into the night, Godfrey still doing most of the talking.

an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading We discussed the situation far into the night, Godfrey still doing most of the talking.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

in or at that place or location

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading On subsidiary points—or, perhaps, one should rather say, on what seemed such to him—his view was characteristic, and to me amusing.

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

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We discussed the situation far into the night, Godfrey still doing most of the talking.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.

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

From this reading REBELLION THERE was the situation; for Godfrey was quick enough to see what had happened as soon as he had read Arsenio’s letter; he finished it, which was more than I had done, and so found more lies than I had.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He thought that most of Nina’s anger was due to the fact that she had been “done” by Arsenio, that he had got her money for Lucinda and for himself on false pretenses; whereas Nina was really furious with Lucinda herself for not having consciously accepted her charity, and made comparatively little of friend Arsenio’s roguery.