used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
Charlemont
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
cosmopolitanadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlətən/
growing or occurring in many parts of the world
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
put on clothes
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
let fall to the ground
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
an old word for “before”
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
at any time
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
exclaimsverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmz/
third-person singular of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
death of a person
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
harlequinnounUS /ˈhɑːrləkwən/
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
From this reading And who, it might be returned, did ever dress or act like harlequin?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
How
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
immediately past
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
methinks
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From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And who, it might be returned, did ever dress or act like harlequin?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
go across or through
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
be shown or be found to be
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
on the contrary
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And who, it might be returned, did ever dress or act like harlequin?
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
unrealadjectiveUS /ənˈriːl/
lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
in or at the place that
From this reading But ere be given the rather grave story of Charlemont, a reply must in civility be made to a certain voice which methinks I hear, that, in view of past chapters, and more particularly the last, where certain antics appear, exclaims: How unreal all this is!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
which person or people
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Strange, that in a work of amusement, this severe fidelity to real life should be exacted by any one, who, by taking up such a work, sufficiently shows that he is not unwilling to drop real life, and turn, for a time, to something different.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading WHICH MAY PASS FOR WHATEVER IT MAY PROVE TO BE WORTH.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Who did ever dress or act like your cosmopolitan?
