Chapter XVI · The Syren

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

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The members allowed this spurious and treacherous brother to order a dinner which was given at one of the best hotels in London.

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

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

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

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The dinner, of course, was not announced as one by the Sons of Irish Freedom, but had a much more innocent excuse.

the quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

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

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Everything was of the best, winter strawberries, most rare and wonderful wines, beautiful flowers, and a magnificent entertainment to follow.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The members allowed this spurious and treacherous brother to order a dinner which was given at one of the best hotels in London.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The members allowed this spurious and treacherous brother to order a dinner which was given at one of the best hotels in London.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The dinner, of course, was not announced as one by the Sons of Irish Freedom, but had a much more innocent excuse.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

subject to popular election

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading Everything was of the best, winter strawberries, most rare and wonderful wines, beautiful flowers, and a magnificent entertainment to follow.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything was of the best, winter strawberries, most rare and wonderful wines, beautiful flowers, and a magnificent entertainment to follow.

accept an excuse for

From this reading The dinner, of course, was not announced as one by the Sons of Irish Freedom, but had a much more innocent excuse.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Everything was of the best, winter strawberries, most rare and wonderful wines, beautiful flowers, and a magnificent entertainment to follow.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Everything was of the best, winter strawberries, most rare and wonderful wines, beautiful flowers, and a magnificent entertainment to follow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The members allowed this spurious and treacherous brother to order a dinner which was given at one of the best hotels in London.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

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

From this reading The dinner, of course, was not announced as one by the Sons of Irish Freedom, but had a much more innocent excuse.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

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

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

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

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The members allowed this spurious and treacherous brother to order a dinner which was given at one of the best hotels in London.

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

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

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

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading The dinner, of course, was not announced as one by the Sons of Irish Freedom, but had a much more innocent excuse.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

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

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The members allowed this spurious and treacherous brother to order a dinner which was given at one of the best hotels in London.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Everything was of the best, winter strawberries, most rare and wonderful wines, beautiful flowers, and a magnificent entertainment to follow.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

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 I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

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

From this reading The dinner, of course, was not announced as one by the Sons of Irish Freedom, but had a much more innocent excuse.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The dinner, of course, was not announced as one by the Sons of Irish Freedom, but had a much more innocent excuse.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The members allowed this spurious and treacherous brother to order a dinner which was given at one of the best hotels in London.

a group of people who work together

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

owed as a debt

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Everything was of the best, winter strawberries, most rare and wonderful wines, beautiful flowers, and a magnificent entertainment to follow.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

ostensibly valid, but not actually valid

From this reading The members allowed this spurious and treacherous brother to order a dinner which was given at one of the best hotels in London.

plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading Everything was of the best, winter strawberries, most rare and wonderful wines, beautiful flowers, and a magnificent entertainment to follow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

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

From this reading I have mentioned in an earlier chapter an organization known as the Sons of Irish Freedom.

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

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

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

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading The members allowed this spurious and treacherous brother to order a dinner which was given at one of the best hotels in London.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

not befitting a gentleman

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

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

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

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

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

which person or people

From this reading I do not pretend that this is the name of the society which at one time threatened to create the most serious difficulties for the British Government, but which was dissolved owing to the base and ungentlemanly treachery of Major Haynes, an Intelligence Officer, who got himself elected a member of the principal lodge, and by cunning artfulness induced the members to give a grand dinner to celebrate the first anniversary of its foundation.

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Everything was of the best, winter strawberries, most rare and wonderful wines, beautiful flowers, and a magnificent entertainment to follow.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Everything was of the best, winter strawberries, most rare and wonderful wines, beautiful flowers, and a magnificent entertainment to follow.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Everything was of the best, winter strawberries, most rare and wonderful wines, beautiful flowers, and a magnificent entertainment to follow.