Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

third-person singular of “advise” — give advice to

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

(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 The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

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

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

any person at all

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It becomes at last a devilled soul.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

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From this reading OUR BOOKING-OFFICE.

possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

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

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

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From this reading It becomes at last a devilled soul.

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From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

one or the other of two

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

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From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

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From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

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

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

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

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

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

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

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

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

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

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

immediately past

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

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From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

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From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading OUR BOOKING-OFFICE.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

third-person singular of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

take delight in

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

estrangement from god

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

carry out

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

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

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

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

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

during the time that

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

which person or people

From this reading The Baron, recommends anybody who revels in _diablerie_, to begin it about half-past ten, and to finish it at one sitting up; but those who do not so revel he advises either not to read it at all, or to choose the daytime, and take it in homoeopathic doses.

belonging to which person

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

possessive form of “wilde” — Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Baron has read OSCAR WILDE'S Wildest and Oscarest work, called _Dorian Gray_, a weird sensational romance, complete in one number of _Lippincott's Magazine_.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The portrait represents the soul of the beautiful Ganymede-like _Dorian Gray_, whose youth and beauty last to the end, while his soul, like JOHN BROWN'S, "goes marching on" into the Wilderness of Sin.