Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

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

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

not being in a specified place

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

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From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

(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 Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

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

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

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From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

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

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

see with attention

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

dearly loved

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

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

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading “Letting _I dare not_ wait upon _I would_.”

absence of light or illumination

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

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

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

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From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

an event that happens

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

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

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

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

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

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

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

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

From this reading “Letting _I dare not_ wait upon _I would_.”

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

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading “Letting _I dare not_ wait upon _I would_.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

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

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

used to form the superlative

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Letting _I dare not_ wait upon _I would_.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

many times at short intervals

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

above and across; more than

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

look furtively

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

the possibility of future success

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

having confidence restored; freed from anxiety

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

only a very short time before

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

crush together or collapse

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

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

From this reading Of all fairy gifts, surely the most desirable in prospect, and the most embarrassing in practice, would be the magical telescope of Prince Ali, in the “Arabian Nights.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

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

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Letting _I dare not_ wait upon _I would_.”

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading “Letting _I dare not_ wait upon _I would_.”

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

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

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

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

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

From this reading How often would one give Aladdin’s Lamp, and Fortunatus’ Purse, and the invisible Cap which was made of “a darkness that might be _felt_” to possess for one hour the Telescope of Fairyland!

during the time that

From this reading Could Maitland and Barton have taken a peep through the tube, while they were pondering over the means of finding Margaret, their quest would have been aided, indeed, but they would scarcely have been reassured.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With his glass, it will be remembered, he could see whatever was happening on whatever part of the earth he chose, and, though absent, was always able to behold the face of his beloved.

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

From this reading “Letting _I dare not_ wait upon _I would_.”