Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

of the most contemptible kind

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

an expectation

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

get temporarily

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

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From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.

From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

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From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

past form of “detract” — take away a part from; diminish

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

with eloquence

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

divisible by two

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

serving to expound or set forth

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

deceive by a mock action

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

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From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

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

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

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

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

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

From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

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

From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

cause to move by striking

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

a university degree with honors

From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

in a humane manner

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

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

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

in an ingenious manner

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

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

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

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From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

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

From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

the philosophical study of being and knowing

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

as if bent on murder

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

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

From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

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

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

not any; not one

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

with regret (used in polite formulas)

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

adroitness and cleverness in reply

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

become active

From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

a special situation

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

plural of “undercurrent” — a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

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

From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Lord Levellier dead of the joke detracted from the funny idea there had been in the anticipation of his hearing the libertine explosion of his grand new powder, and coming out cloaked to see what walls remained upright.

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

From this reading Its cleverness, however, was magnified by the shades into which it had despatched him.

which person or people

From this reading The man who started the 'rouse for old Griphard' was named: nor did he shuffle his honours off.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.

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

From this reading A CHAPTER OF UNDERCURRENTS AND SOME SURFACE FLASHES Thus a round and a good old English practical repartee, worthy a place in England's book of her historical popular jests; conceived ingeniously, no bit murderously, even humanely, if Englishmen are to be allowed indulgence of a jolly hit back for an injury--more a feint than a real stroke--gave the miserly veteran his final quake and cut Chillon's knot.

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

From this reading Chillon accused him, and he regretfully grinned; he would have owned to it eloquently, excited by the extreme ingenuity, but humour at the criminal bar is an abject thing, that has to borrow from metaphysics for the expository words.