Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading A NEW EXPERIENCE.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

later than; following

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

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

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

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 Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

the act of departing

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

divisible by two

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading A NEW EXPERIENCE.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.

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From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

set up or found

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

the act of departing

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

a woman host

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

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From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

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

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

go away from a place

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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 Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

a midday meal

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

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 Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW EXPERIENCE.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

and nothing more

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

that is looked for

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

not in physical motion

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

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

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

accept gladly

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

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

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

in or at the place that

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

which person or people

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

belonging to which person

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Was it possible in the nature of things that Prince Fortunatus should find his spirits dashed with gloom--he whose existence had hitherto been a long series of golden moments, each brighter and more welcome than the other; Even if he had to leave this still and beautiful valley where he had found so much gracious companionship and so many pleasant pursuits, look what was before him; he was returning to be greeted with the applause of enthusiastic audiences, to be sought after and courted and petted in private circles, to find himself talked about in the newspapers, and his portraits exhibited in every other shop-window--in short, to enjoy all the little flatteries and attentions and triumphs attaching to a wide and not ill-deserved popularity.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet as he sat at this farewell luncheon on the day of his departure, he was the only silent one among these friends of his, who were all chattering around him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'm sure I envy you, Mr. Moore," said his charming hostess, "going away back to the very centre of the intellectual world.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading It will be such a change for you to find yourself in the very midst of everything--hearing about all that is going on--the new books, the new plays, the new pictures.