used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
Alcide
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From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
ballroomnounUS /ˈbɔːlruːm/
large room used mainly for dancing
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
the two together, not just one
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
Chevalier's
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From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
Clavering's
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From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
culinaryadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːlɪneri/
of or relating to or used in cooking
From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
elbowingnounUS /ˈelboʊɪŋ/
jostling with the elbows
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
Francis
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From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
Fribsby
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From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
brought together in one place
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
Mirobolant
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From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
Pendennis
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From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
PitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
QuarrelsomeadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrəlsəm/
given to quarreling
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
except for; apart from
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
SentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
shoulderedadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊldərd/
having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
term of address for a man
From this reading The cause of the disturbance, it appeared, was the angry little chef of Sir Francis Clavering’s culinary establishment.
squeezingnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
confined on all sides
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
unseemlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːmli/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Through the opened window, the crowd in the street below was sending up sarcastic remarks, such as “Pitch into him!”
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
Where's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
which person or people
From this reading Strong penetrated into this assembly, elbowing by Madame Fribsby, who was charmed at the Chevalier’s appearance, and cried, “Save him, save him!” in frantic and pathetic accents.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Where’s the police?” and the like; and a ring of individuals, amongst whom Madame Fribsby was conspicuous, was gathered round Monsieur Alcide Mirobolant on the one side; whilst several gentlemen and ladies surrounded our friend Arthur Pendennis on the other.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Which is both Quarrelsome and Sentimental Civil war was raging, high words passing, people pushing and squeezing together in an unseemly manner, round a window in the corner of the ballroom, close by the door through which the Chevalier Strong shouldered his way.
