Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

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

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

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

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

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From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

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

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling

From this reading BOHEMIAN CONFESSIONS.

in a breathless manner

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

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From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

for the most part

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading BOHEMIAN CONFESSIONS.

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

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

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

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

increase twofold

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

at any time

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

set up or found

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

coins made of gold

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

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

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

the literary culture

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

engage in

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

and nothing more

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

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

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

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

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

by chance

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

flowing profusely

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

get by special effort

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

term of address for a man

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

in the near future

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

something of sentimental value

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

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

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

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

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

the act of using

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

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

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading I arrive in London--A Rogue and Vagabond--Two Ladies--Letters of Introduction--Bohemia--A Distinguished Member--My Double--A Rara Avis--The Duke of Broadacres--The Savages--A Souvenir---Portraits of the Past--J. L. Toole--Art and Artists--Sir Spencer Wells--John Pettie--Milton's Garden.

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

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

which person or people

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I did not make my appearance in London with merely the proverbial half-crown in my pocket, nor was I breathlessly expectant to find the streets paved with gold.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Thanks chiefly to my savings in Dublin, my balance at my bankers' was sufficient to keep me for at least a year, and as soon as the editors returned from their summer holidays I was fortunate enough to procure commissions, which have been pouring in pretty steadily ever since.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was with a strange feeling that I found myself for the first time in London, among four millions of people, with not one of whom I could claim acquaintance, and I think it will not be out of place if I here offer a hint which may possibly be of use to other young men who are placed in similar circumstances.