Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

(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 SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

react verbally

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

quick to understand

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

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

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

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

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

to come or go into

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

the act of pausing uncertainly

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

an old form of “has”

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

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

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

a person who carries a message

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

abnormally large

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

easily agitated

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

a brief written record

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

being perceived or observed

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

-ing form of “preside” — act as president

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

plural of “recrimination” — mutual accusations

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

only a very short time before

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

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

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

express in speech

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

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

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

information about recent and important events

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

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

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading A MESSENGER OF EVIL TIDINGS.—THE CONFERENCE ALARMED.—THE OLD DISEASE REVIVED.—THE CONFERENCE IN CONFUSION.—MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS.—INVADED BY UNWELCOME DOGS.—THE BIG DOG’S FEARFUL INDICTMENT OF THE FLEAS.—TELLS HOW THE DOGS CAME TO THEIR SENSES.

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

From this reading So, His Grace, the Serene, etc., etc., in faltering accents made answer and said: “Alas, Brethren and Sisters, this messenger hath brought us evil tidings of great grief.

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From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

precisely as stated

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

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

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading He had scarcely finished, when he beckoned to some of the most eminent, wealthy and Monstrous Fleas to come with him into a corner, as he had a matter of vital import to speak to them about.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

at the time that

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

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

From this reading Whereupon, the assembly of the fleas, always apprehensive of trouble, could not contain themselves, but cried out to know what was the matter.

during the time that

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

which person or people

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SCARCELY had the air, agitated with the acclamations following Lady Vanderbillion Flea’s happy suggestion, recovered its tranquillity, when a large flea was seen to enter by a side door, near the platform, and, in evident agitation, present a little note to the presiding angel of the assembly, His Grace, the Serene and Excessively Distinguished Archiepiscopus of the Diocese of Puliciania, who, as he perused, was noticed to turn very pale and shake, while all the fleas looked on with nervous apprehension.