Chapter VIII

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

anew

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

(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 All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading These were all narrated in the easy, jocular tone of passing trifles, the very inconvenience of which suggested its share of amusement.

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

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

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

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

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

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

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From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading These were all narrated in the easy, jocular tone of passing trifles, the very inconvenience of which suggested its share of amusement.

divisible by two

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

apart from; not including

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

promote over another

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

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

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

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

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

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From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

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

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading These were all narrated in the easy, jocular tone of passing trifles, the very inconvenience of which suggested its share of amusement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading These were all narrated in the easy, jocular tone of passing trifles, the very inconvenience of which suggested its share of amusement.

characterized by jokes and good humor

From this reading These were all narrated in the easy, jocular tone of passing trifles, the very inconvenience of which suggested its share of amusement.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

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

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

a particular point in time

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

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

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading These were all narrated in the easy, jocular tone of passing trifles, the very inconvenience of which suggested its share of amusement.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

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From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

the local environment

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

plural of “password” — a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

select carefully from a group

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

located far away spatially

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

have in common

From this reading These were all narrated in the easy, jocular tone of passing trifles, the very inconvenience of which suggested its share of amusement.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

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

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading These were all narrated in the easy, jocular tone of passing trifles, the very inconvenience of which suggested its share of amusement.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

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

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

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

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

the act of diluting something

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

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

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

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

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading These were all narrated in the easy, jocular tone of passing trifles, the very inconvenience of which suggested its share of amusement.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading These were all narrated in the easy, jocular tone of passing trifles, the very inconvenience of which suggested its share of amusement.

soldiers collectively

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

not important

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

under normal conditions

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

precisely as stated

From this reading These were all narrated in the easy, jocular tone of passing trifles, the very inconvenience of which suggested its share of amusement.

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

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All, as they arrived, had some little anecdote or adventure to relate as to the difficulties which beset them on the way,--the distances which they were obliged to travel, the obstructions and passwords and explanations which met them at every turn.

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

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

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

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Numbers had come to show of how little moment they deemed this “street disturbance,” as they were pleased to call it; others, again, were curious to pick up in society the opinions formed on what was passing, among whom were several high in the favor of the Court and the confidence of the Government.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading On the evening which witnessed these events Lady Dorothea's “reception” had been more than usually brilliant.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading As the evening wore on, even these became less frequent; the streets were already thinning, and, except in some remote, unimportant parts of the capital, the troops were in possession of all the thoroughfares.