Chapter XVII

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

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

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

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

later than; following

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

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

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

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

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

having no known name or identity or known source

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

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

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers)

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

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

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

without doubt or question

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

a possible event or occurrence or result

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

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

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

an exact copy or reproduction

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

a false statement

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

having momentous consequences; of decisive importance

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

not genuine

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

the act of departing

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

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

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

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

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

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

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

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

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

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

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

a male relative

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

a narrow way or road

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

immediately past

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

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 Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

the girlfriend of a gangster

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

used to form the superlative

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

a form of address for a man

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

a brief written record

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

above and across; more than

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

so as to be palpable

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

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

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

new

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

make visible

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

Identical; not different.

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

coming after or following

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

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

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

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

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

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

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

of trifling worth

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

confirm the truth of

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

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From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

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

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

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

From this reading And to each, in conclusion, succeeded the same inspiration (was it possible that perspicacious Mrs. Moll had clearly foreseen that contingency?), which was to adorn itself with the fateful badge, with a view to surprising such secrets as might reveal themselves to that verdant enigma.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading This note, in facsimile and in a palpably feigned hand, was delivered by the twopenny post--through its recent establishment in Cloak Lane near Dowgate Hill--to his lordship the Earl of Chesterfield, to my lady Countess his wife, and to Mr. George Hamilton, my lady’s kinsman.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The parties to it will be distinguished by, in the gentleman’s case, a green scarf about the hat, in the lady’s, a green bow at the bosom._ A Well-wisher.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the morning succeeding the conversation last recorded the following anonymous communication was received by three of the individuals most concerned in this history-- _An assignation (vizards) with Kit is arranged for 8.30 this evening in the Mulberry Garden.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Each, in its private turn, pooh-pooh’d over it, each concluded that it was without question the work of Mrs. Davis, and therefore not worth consideration in any shape, and each decided, after long and irritable reflection, that it would lose nothing by going to verify the falsehood or accuracy of the report.