Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

later than; following

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

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

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

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

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

a blemish made by dirt

From this reading Through the leafy gloom of the Square it shines--a watchful eye regarding the foulest blot on the civilization of England.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Through the leafy gloom of the Square it shines--a watchful eye regarding the foulest blot on the civilization of England.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The door that it lights is never closed day or night; it dare not close.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading The door that it lights is never closed day or night; it dare not close.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The door that it lights is never closed day or night; it dare not close.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The door that it lights is never closed day or night; it dare not close.

let fall to the ground

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Through the leafy gloom of the Square it shines--a watchful eye regarding the foulest blot on the civilization of England.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

the organ of sight

From this reading Through the leafy gloom of the Square it shines--a watchful eye regarding the foulest blot on the civilization of England.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

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From this reading Through the leafy gloom of the Square it shines--a watchful eye regarding the foulest blot on the civilization of England.

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

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Through the leafy gloom of the Square it shines--a watchful eye regarding the foulest blot on the civilization of England.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

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

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

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

From this reading That lamp is shining the whole night through.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

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

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading Through the leafy gloom of the Square it shines--a watchful eye regarding the foulest blot on the civilization of England.

a largely agricultural county in central England

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

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 If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

the force of workers available

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

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

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The door that it lights is never closed day or night; it dare not close.

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

From this reading That lamp is shining the whole night through.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The door that it lights is never closed day or night; it dare not close.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The door that it lights is never closed day or night; it dare not close.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

one of four equal parts

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Through the leafy gloom of the Square it shines--a watchful eye regarding the foulest blot on the civilization of England.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading Through the leafy gloom of the Square it shines--a watchful eye regarding the foulest blot on the civilization of England.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading That lamp is shining the whole night through.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

make square

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

be standing; be upright

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

express in words

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That lamp is shining the whole night through.

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

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

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

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

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

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

plural of “virgin” — a person who has never had sex

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Through the leafy gloom of the Square it shines--a watchful eye regarding the foulest blot on the civilization of England.

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

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

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

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

during the time that

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

which person or people

From this reading The University men and the excellent virgins who carry out this kind of patronage might do well to drop it for a while, and tell the plain truth about the things which they must see in the course of their labours.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading That lamp is shining the whole night through.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you stand in Leicester Square, in the gayest quarter of the gayest city in the world, after nightfall, indeed, long after theatres, bars, and music-halls are closed, and their saucy lights extinguished, you will see, on the south side, a single lamp glowing through the green of the branches.