Chapter I

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From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

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

From this reading THE TRANSLATOR OF THE "MYSTERIES OF PARIS," AND THE "WANDERING JEW."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

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

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

plural of “assembly” — a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

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From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

driven insane

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

take away a part from; diminish

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

any of several games played with small rectangular blocks

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

in a fluent manner

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

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From this reading THE HÔTEL LAMBERT.

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

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading THE TRANSLATOR OF THE "MYSTERIES OF PARIS," AND THE "WANDERING JEW."

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From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading THE HÔTEL LAMBERT.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading THE TRANSLATOR OF THE "MYSTERIES OF PARIS," AND THE "WANDERING JEW."

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRANSLATOR OF THE "MYSTERIES OF PARIS," AND THE "WANDERING JEW."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

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From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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

From this reading THE TRANSLATOR OF THE "MYSTERIES OF PARIS," AND THE "WANDERING JEW."

a tart spicy quality

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

blessed with privileges

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

full of spirit and vitality

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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

From this reading THE HÔTEL LAMBERT.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

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

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

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

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading THE TRANSLATOR OF THE "MYSTERIES OF PARIS," AND THE "WANDERING JEW."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Then, as now, the fashionables of the day congregated around a large chest, placed in the corridor of the first circle of boxes, between the two doors of the Opera "crush-room."

migratory

From this reading THE TRANSLATOR OF THE "MYSTERIES OF PARIS," AND THE "WANDERING JEW."

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

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

(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 privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

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

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

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

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

which person or people

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The privileged made a seat of this chest, and frequently shared it with certain sprightly dominoes, who were not always of the _haut ton_, but who knew it well enough by hearsay to be able to chatter scandal as fluently as the most scandalous.

but in spite of that

From this reading _FROM DESIGNS BY JULES DAVID._ CHAPMAN AND HALL, 186 STRAND In 1837 the Opera-ball in Paris was not as yet entirely invaded by that mob of wild and crazed dancers, _chicards_[1] and _chicandards_ (as they style themselves), who, in the present day, have almost entirely driven from these assemblies the old traditions for mystification, and that tone of good society which did not detract from the piquancy of adventure.