Chapter XI

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

From this reading There was more than a hint of Babel.

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From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

(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 Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

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

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

From this reading There’s something of the awesome in big names.

(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another

From this reading There was more than a hint of Babel.

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

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There’s something of the awesome in big names.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

tilt or slant to one side

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

a room used for dining

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

increase twofold

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

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From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

an impulsive scatterbrained manner

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

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

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading There was more than a hint of Babel.

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

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

the sound of laughing

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

the force of workers available

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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

From this reading There was more than a hint of Babel.

subject to death

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading There’s something of the awesome in big names.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

of or relating to poetry

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

unhealthy looking

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There’s something of the awesome in big names.

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

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was more than a hint of Babel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was more than a hint of Babel.

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From this reading There’s something of the awesome in big names.

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

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

plural of “trump” — a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

not necessary

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

possessive form of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading It was the feast of Saint Valentine’s Day, and the commercial gentlemen, fore-gathered there, made the sentiment at _The Cock and Bull_ this night sacred to the Ladies.

inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

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

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

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

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

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

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

which person or people

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _Which tells, with quite Unnecessary Frankness, of what chanced at the Tavern of_ “The Cock and Bull” _in Fleet Street_ In the dining-room of _The Cock and Bull_ was laughter, and the clink of glasses, and some hiccup--for the dinner was long since at an end, and the guests held much wine--not wholly without giddiness and the confusion of tongues.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Major Modeyne, being in the chair, sat at the head of the table; and a-down it, along both sides, were city men; and at the end of all the poetic, sallow, and vague-eyed landlord of the tavern, who, so repute wagged a whispering tongue, had not been above taking his Double First at Oxford--a vague prize to your ordinary mortal that savours of the mysteries of Eleusis and a full hand of trumps at the gaming-table of life, though ’tis said to be useless enough, being of the nature of fireworks in the grey fastnesses of the skull.