Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

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plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

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

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

plural of “circle” — 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 Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

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From this reading EMILIUS.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

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From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

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

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading SOME PASSAGES IN THE LIFE OF MR.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

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 Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

immediately past

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading SOME PASSAGES IN THE LIFE OF MR.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

one who suffers for the sake of principle

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SOME PASSAGES IN THE LIFE OF MR.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

absolutely essential

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOME PASSAGES IN THE LIFE OF MR.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading SOME PASSAGES IN THE LIFE OF MR.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

interpret something that is written or printed

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a person who enjoys reading

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

from a time in the past until now

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

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

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

From this reading SOME PASSAGES IN THE LIFE OF MR.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

required or under orders

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading SOME PASSAGES IN THE LIFE OF MR.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

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

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

which person or people

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

belonging to which person

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With her history the present reader has but small concern, but it may be necessary that he should know that the lady in question, who had been a widow with many suitors, at last gave her hand and her fortune to a clergyman whose name was Joseph Emilius.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Mr. Emilius, though not an Englishman by birth,--and, as was supposed, a Bohemian Jew in the earlier days of his career,--had obtained some reputation as a preacher in London, and had moved,--if not in fashionable circles,--at any rate in circles so near to fashion as to be brought within the reach of Lady Eustace's charms.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The writer of this chronicle is not allowed to imagine that any of his readers have read the wonderful and vexatious adventures of Lady Eustace, a lady of good birth, of high rank, and of large fortune, who, but a year or two since, became almost a martyr to a diamond necklace which was stolen from her.