Chapter XXV

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

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

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

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

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

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

any thing at all

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

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

From this reading Can you conceive a more attractive subject, if you are but three-and-twenty, than the philosophic harlot?

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

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

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Can you conceive a more attractive subject, if you are but three-and-twenty, than the philosophic harlot?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

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

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

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

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Can you conceive a more attractive subject, if you are but three-and-twenty, than the philosophic harlot?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Can you conceive a more attractive subject, if you are but three-and-twenty, than the philosophic harlot?

a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

plural of “chuckle” — a soft partly suppressed laugh

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

-ing form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

have the idea for

From this reading Can you conceive a more attractive subject, if you are but three-and-twenty, than the philosophic harlot?

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

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

not carefully or expertly made

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

a belittling comment

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

mar or spoil the appearance of

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

an exaggerated opinion of your own importance

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

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

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

producing or characterized by eruptions

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

divisible by two

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

apart from; not including

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

an imperfection in an object or machine

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

set up or found

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

From this reading Can you conceive a more attractive subject, if you are but three-and-twenty, than the philosophic harlot?

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

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

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

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

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

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

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

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

and nothing more

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

a narrow way or road

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

for more time

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

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

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

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

From this reading Can you conceive a more attractive subject, if you are but three-and-twenty, than the philosophic harlot?

used to form the superlative

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

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

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

above and across; more than

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

of or relating to philosophy or philosophers

From this reading Can you conceive a more attractive subject, if you are but three-and-twenty, than the philosophic harlot?

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

third-person singular of “provoke” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

on the contrary

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

plural of “rut” — a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

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From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

in a stark manner

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Can you conceive a more attractive subject, if you are but three-and-twenty, than the philosophic harlot?

filled or abounding with clouds

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

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From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

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

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

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

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

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

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

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From this reading Can you conceive a more attractive subject, if you are but three-and-twenty, than the philosophic harlot?

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

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

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

at the time that

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

in or at the place that

From this reading When he looked at the old lady he could not discover anything except a cold egotism in every fold of those flabby cheeks where the powder lay like drifted snow in the ruts of a sunless lane.

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

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is equally the virtue and the fault of Mr. Mackenzie that he provokes melancholy regrets, even in the middle of frequent chuckles; and when the chuckling has died away the shadow of _Sylvia Scarlett_ falls upon the book, just as with the same unhappy denigration it is flung backwards over the better qualities of the earlier _Carnival_.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

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

From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet _Poor Relations_, like _Guy and Pauline_, is free from the worst flaw of the longer novels, the crude determination to shock, which breaks most starkly through the superficialities of _Sylvia Scarlett_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Can you conceive a more attractive subject, if you are but three-and-twenty, than the philosophic harlot?

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From this reading That is a breach of the code of art rather than the code of morals, an eruptive _épatism_ which would disfigure a better book, if it could be found there.