Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

unequivocally detestable

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

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

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

disposed to please

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

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

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

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

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

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

From this reading "Where are you going, St. Elmo?

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

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

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From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

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

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

for the reason that

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

intending or showing kindness

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

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

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

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

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

plural of “cloister” — residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

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

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

plural of “cynic” — someone who is critical of the motives of others

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

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

From this reading "Where are you going, St. Elmo?

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

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

associated with women and not with men

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

with fondness; with love

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

tendency to forget

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

set up or found

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

the act of departing

From this reading "Where are you going, St. Elmo?

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

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

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

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

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

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

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

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

plural of “inebriate” — a chronic drinker

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

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

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

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

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

plural of “lunatic” — an insane person

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

possessive form of “murray” — British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

and nothing more

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

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

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

take delight in

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

get by special effort

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

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

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

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

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

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From this reading "Where are you going, St. Elmo?

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

acceptance of despair

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

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

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

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

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

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

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."

at the time that

From this reading "An admirable idea, Estelle, which I fondly imagined I had successfully carried out when I built those rooms of mine."

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where are you going, St. Elmo?

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

From this reading "I am going to that blessed retreat familiarly known as 'Murray's den,' where, secure from feminine intrusion, as if in the cool cloisters of Coutloumoussi, I surrender my happy soul to science and cigars, and revel in complete forgetfulness of that awful curse which Jove hurled against all mankind, because of Prometheus's robbery."

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading "There are asylums for lunatics and inebriates, and I wonder it has never occurred to some benevolent millionaire to found one for such abominable cynics as you, my most angelic cousin! where the snarling brutes can only snap at and worry one another."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Where are you going, St. Elmo?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I know it is one of your amiable decrees that your movements are not to be questioned, but I dare to brave your ire."