used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
how long something has existed
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
Arbuthnot
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From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
make calm or still
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
Carabineers
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From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
an occurrence of something
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
Chalmers
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From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
confessedlyadverb
as acknowledged
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
ConstitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
Coverdale
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From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
egregiousadjectiveUS /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Once embarked upon it, who should say whither it might lead?
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
Fitz
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From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
inconceivableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
irrevocablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbli/
in an irrevocable manner
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Once embarked upon it, who should say whither it might lead?
Lieutenant-Colonel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
the force of workers available
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
Middleshire
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From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Once embarked upon it, who should say whither it might lead?
Odonoun
French pope from 1088 to 1099 whose sermons called for the First Crusade (1042-1099)
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
on one occasion
From this reading Once embarked upon it, who should say whither it might lead?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
pillarsnounUS /ˈpɪlərz/
plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
playhousenounUS /ˈpleɪhaʊs/
plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
by chance
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
express in words
From this reading Once embarked upon it, who should say whither it might lead?
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once embarked upon it, who should say whither it might lead?
Uppingdon
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From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
at the time that
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Once embarked upon it, who should say whither it might lead?
which person or people
From this reading Once embarked upon it, who should say whither it might lead?
belonging to which person
From this reading ON THE EVE A calm inquiry into the case rendered it inconceivable that two pillars of the Constitution should commit themselves irrevocably to a scheme of action whose true sphere was the boards of a playhouse or the pages of a lurid romance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We were both past the age when such a scheme would have appealed to our high spirits as a superior sort of "rag."
but in spite of that
From this reading By what lapse of the reason had they permitted themselves to drift into a position so ludicrous yet so eminently dangerous?
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Possibly it was right for irresponsible youth; possibly it was right for men of temperament like the heroic Fitz; but for Lieutenant-Colonel John Chalmers Coverdale, C.M.G., late of His Majesty's Carabineers, and Odo Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for the Uppingdon Division of Middleshire, it was confessedly an egregious folly.
