Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

consider or hold as true

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

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

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

eagerly desirous

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

any thing at all

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

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

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

a native or inhabitant of Great Britain

From this reading A thorough Briton was Phileas Fogg, though perhaps not a Londoner.

the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

being one more than seven

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

highest in quality

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

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

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

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

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

ten 10s

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

not admitting of penetration or passage into or through

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

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

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

free of guilt; not subject to blame

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

a native or resident of London

From this reading A thorough Briton was Phileas Fogg, though perhaps not a Londoner.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

and nothing more

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

in motion

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

not any; not one

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

held or filled or in use

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

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

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

key that secures entrance everywhere

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

by chance

From this reading A thorough Briton was Phileas Fogg, though perhaps not a Londoner.

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From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

being two more than seventy

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

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

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

not in physical motion

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

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

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading A thorough Briton was Phileas Fogg, though perhaps not a Londoner.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

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

From this reading In which Phileas Fogg and Passe-partout accept, relatively, the positions of Master and Servant.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

which person or people

From this reading Phileas had succeeded to the house of one of England's greatest orators, but, unlike his predecessor, no one knew anything of Fogg, who was impenetrable, though a brave man and moving in the best society.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the year of grace One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, the house in which Sheridan died in 1816--viz. No. 7, Saville Row, Burlington Gardens--was occupied by Phileas Fogg, Esq., one of the most eccentric members of the Reform Club, though it always appeared as if he were very anxious to avoid remark.

a late time of life

From this reading Some people declared that he resembled Byron--merely in appearance, for he was irreproachable in tone--but still a Byron with whiskers and moustache: an impassible Byron, who might live a thousand years and not get old.