Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

a fit of shivering or shaking

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In the crowd--having just entered--there glided a young man of an air more distinguished and somewhat more joyous than the rest.

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

From this reading In the crowd--having just entered--there glided a young man of an air more distinguished and somewhat more joyous than the rest.

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

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

with brightness

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

a period of 100 years

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading In the crowd--having just entered--there glided a young man of an air more distinguished and somewhat more joyous than the rest.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

the specified day of the month

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

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

From this reading In the crowd--having just entered--there glided a young man of an air more distinguished and somewhat more joyous than the rest.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading In the crowd--having just entered--there glided a young man of an air more distinguished and somewhat more joyous than the rest.

divisible by two

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

sexually unresponsive

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading In the crowd--having just entered--there glided a young man of an air more distinguished and somewhat more joyous than the rest.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

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

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

characteristic of humanity

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

provided with artificial light

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

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

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading In the crowd--having just entered--there glided a young man of an air more distinguished and somewhat more joyous than the rest.

and nothing more

From this reading In the crowd--having just entered--there glided a young man of an air more distinguished and somewhat more joyous than the rest.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

pass into a specified state or condition

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

immediately past

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

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

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

engage in

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

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

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

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

From this reading In the crowd--having just entered--there glided a young man of an air more distinguished and somewhat more joyous than the rest.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

as follows

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

plural of “papa” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

a strong liking

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

possessive form of “rochester” — a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

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

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

Identical; not different.

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

requiring sitting or little activity

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

to a small degree or extent

From this reading In the crowd--having just entered--there glided a young man of an air more distinguished and somewhat more joyous than the rest.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

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

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

express a supposition

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

sweep across or over

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the crowd--having just entered--there glided a young man of an air more distinguished and somewhat more joyous than the rest.

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

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

in the direction of

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The music has ceased; the dancers have broken up; and there is a general but gentle sweep towards the refreshment-room.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

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

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

which person or people

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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

From this reading We expose our life to a quotidian ague of frigid impertinences, which would make a wise man tremble to think of.--COWLEY.

a late time of life

From this reading We must suppose a lapse of four years from the date of those events which concluded the last chapter; and, to recompence the reader, who I know has a little penchant for “High Life,” even in the last century, for having hitherto shown him human beings in a state of society not wholly artificial, I beg him to picture to himself a large room, brilliantly illuminated, and crowded “with the magnates of the land.”

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

From this reading Here, some in saltatory motion, some in sedentary rest, are dispersed various groups of young ladies and attendant swains, talking upon the subject of Lord Rochester’s celebrated poem,--namely, “Nothing!”--and lounging around the doors, meditating probably upon the same subject, stand those unhappy victims of dancing daughters, denominated “Papas.”