Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

associated by chance and not an integral part

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

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

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

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

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

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

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

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

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

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

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

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From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

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

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

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From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

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

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

give expression to

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

coins made of gold

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

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

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

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

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

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

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

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

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

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

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

capable of being apprehended or understood

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

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

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

and nothing more

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

lacking natural ease

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

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

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

impressive in appearance

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

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

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

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

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

in a productive way

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

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

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

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

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading It was a favorite theory of his, that the Pope might be _exploité_,--and his own phrase must be employed to express his meaning,--that is, that for certain advantages, not very easily defined, nor intelligible at first blush, the Holy Father might be most profitably employed in governing Ireland.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

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

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

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

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading From a little golden censer at his side a light blue smoke curled, that diffused a delicious perfume through the room, for the noble Lord held it that these adventitious aids invariably penetrated through the sterner material of thought, and relieved by their graceful influence the more labored efforts of the intellect.

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

From this reading He had that morning been preparing a very careful confidential despatch; he meant it to be a state paper.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

of no value

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

precisely as stated

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

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

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

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

From this reading The Pope, in fact, in return for certain things which he did not want, and which we could not give him if he did, was to do for us a number of things perfectly impossible, and just as valueless had they been possible.

belonging to which person

From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.

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From this reading Lord Culduff, attired in a very gorgeous dressing-gown and a cap whose gold tassel hung down below his ear, was seated at a writing-table, every detail of whose appliances was an object of art.