Chapter IV · Mr. Simms on Life at the Villa

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

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

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

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

anew

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

plural of “alligator” — leather made from alligator's hide

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

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

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

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

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

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

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

without a doubt

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

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

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

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

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

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From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

past form of “commingle” — mix or blend

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

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From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

raised above the ground

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

divisible by two

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

the funds of a government or institution or individual

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

granted exemption

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

abstaining from food

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

the wool of a sheep or similar animal

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

set up or found

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

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From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

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

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

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From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

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

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

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

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

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

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

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

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

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

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

plural of “jaguar” — a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

young sheep

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

express grief verbally

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

a supply of food especially for a household

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

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 Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

the force of workers available

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

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

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

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

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

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

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

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

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

and nothing more

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

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From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

in a pleasing manner

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

more desirable than another

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

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From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

on the contrary

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

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From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

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From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

sweetened red wine and orange or lemon juice with soda water

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

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From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

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From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

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From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

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From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

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

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

the act of sucking

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

confined on all sides

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

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

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

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

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

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

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

up to a particular time

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

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

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Elevated by the scenes of danger he had passed through,--some real, the far greater number imaginary,--into the dignity of a hero, he preferred rather to discuss prairie life and scenes in the Havannah, to dwelling on the topics so nearly interesting to Cashel.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

precisely as stated

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He told them of men that cared not a d--n For the law or the new police, And had very few scruples for killing a lamb, If they fancied they wanted the fleece.

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

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

at the time that

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

in or at the place that

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

belonging to which person

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whether poor Mr. Simms's excess--and such we are compelled to confess it was--could be excused on the score of long fasting, or the consciousness that he had a right to some indulgence in the hour of victory, he assuredly revelled in the fullest enjoyment of this luxurious banquet, and, as Cashel entered the room, had reached the delicious dreamland of misty consciousness, where his late adventures and his former life became most pleasingly commingled, and jaguars, alligators, gambusinos, and rancheros, danced through his brain in company with Barons of the Exchequer and Masters in Chancery.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Sir Peter's Lament When Roland Cashel rejoined Mr. Simms, he found that worthy individual solacing himself for the privations of prairie travel, by such a breakfast as only Don Pedro's larder would produce.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Surrounded by various dishes whose appetizing qualities might have suffered some impairment from a more accurate knowledge of their contents,--sucking monkeys and young squirrels among the number,--he tasted and sipped, and sipped again, till between the seductions of sangaree and Curaçoa punch, he had produced that pleasing frame of mind when even a less gorgeous scene than the windows of the villa displayed before him would have appeared delightful.