Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

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point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

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

From this reading In order to effect this object I have drawn largely upon his Diary and correspondence.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

an architectural product or work

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

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

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

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

the event consisting of the start of something

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at or toward the back of something

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

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the supreme effort one can make

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

possessive form of “bruno” — German pope from 1049 to 1054 whose papacy was the beginning of papal reforms in the 11th century (1002-1054)

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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League

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large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading In order to effect this object I have drawn largely upon his Diary and correspondence.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading In order to effect this object I have drawn largely upon his Diary and correspondence.

(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

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showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading In order to effect this object I have drawn largely upon his Diary and correspondence.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In order to effect this object I have drawn largely upon his Diary and correspondence.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

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dependent upon or characterized by chance

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

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

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In order to effect this object I have drawn largely upon his Diary and correspondence.

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

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)

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

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

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

From this reading In order to effect this object I have drawn largely upon his Diary and correspondence.

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

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a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

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a message received and understood

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

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

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

English classical scholar noted for his translations of Plato and Aristotle (1817-1893)

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the quality of being just or fair

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in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading In order to effect this object I have drawn largely upon his Diary and correspondence.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

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plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

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the force of workers available

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

the residence of a religious community

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a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation

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a form of address for a man

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

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not any; not one

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In order to effect this object I have drawn largely upon his Diary and correspondence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (1861-1867) Jowett--Index to "In Memoriam"--The Tennysons--The beginning of "Alice"--Tenniel--Artistic friends--"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"--"Bruno's Revenge"--Tour with Dr. Liddon--Cologne--Berlin architecture--The "Majesty of Justice"--Peterhof--Moscow--A Russian wedding--Nijni--The Troitska Monastery--"Hieroglyphic" writing--Giessen.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order to effect this object I have drawn largely upon his Diary and correspondence.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

the local environment

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

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capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

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a native or inhabitant of Russia

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a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

express in words

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

English cartoonist (1820-1914)

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

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

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

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

From this reading It is my aim in this Memoir to let Mr. Dodgson tell his own story as much as possible.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

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

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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area

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From this reading (1861-1867) Jowett--Index to "In Memoriam"--The Tennysons--The beginning of "Alice"--Tenniel--Artistic friends--"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"--"Bruno's Revenge"--Tour with Dr. Liddon--Cologne--Berlin architecture--The "Majesty of Justice"--Peterhof--Moscow--A Russian wedding--Nijni--The Troitska Monastery--"Hieroglyphic" writing--Giessen.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading That it is the best which, under the circumstances, I have been able to do needs, I hope, no saying, but the circumstances have at times been too strong for me.

by bad luck

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In order to effect this object I have drawn largely upon his Diary and correspondence.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

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

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.

in the company of; together with

From this reading (1861-1867) Jowett--Index to "In Memoriam"--The Tennysons--The beginning of "Alice"--Tenniel--Artistic friends--"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"--"Bruno's Revenge"--Tour with Dr. Liddon--Cologne--Berlin architecture--The "Majesty of Justice"--Peterhof--Moscow--A Russian wedding--Nijni--The Troitska Monastery--"Hieroglyphic" writing--Giessen.

a place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder

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the act of creating written works

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set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Very few men have left behind them such copious information about their lives as he has; unfortunately it is not equally copious throughout, and this fact must be my apology for the somewhat haphazard and disconnected way in which parts of this book are written.