1893
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading ‘Truth always was undignified, Mr. Travers.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
pleasing or delighting
From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
CONSTABLEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
Elkin
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plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
Farr
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From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
FAUNnoun
ancient Italian deity in human shape, with horns, pointed ears and a goat's tail; equivalent to Greek satyr
From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
Geraldine
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From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
and nothing more
From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
a narrow way or road
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
Mathews
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belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ‘Truth always was undignified, Mr. Travers.’
absolutely essential
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
not one, and not any
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
a brief written record
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
and nothing more
From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
Prefatoryadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
PrintersnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
realising
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From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Its reality is ridiculous.’
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading Its reality is ridiculous.’
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
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 London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
Travers
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From this reading ‘Truth always was undignified, Mr. Travers.’
a fact that has been verified
From this reading ‘Truth always was undignified, Mr. Travers.’
undignifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
lacking dignity
From this reading ‘Truth always was undignified, Mr. Travers.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘Just so; that is why the art of life consists in not realising the truth,’ replied the man, with charming languor.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading London Elkin Mathews and John Lane Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to Her Majesty _Prefatory Note_ _Owing to circumstances which have arisen since this story was written in the summer of 1893, it seems necessary to state that it is purely a work of the imagination, and that none of the characters or events are taken from real life._
an affirmative
From this reading _Florence Farr._ THE DANCING FAUN ‘Yes, Lady Geraldine, the only beauty in modern life is its falsehood.
