Chapter III · Glimpses of the Unseen

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

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

(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 his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading New lights were arising; new religious whims and oddities were attracting the restless spirits of the metropolis.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading New lights were arising; new religious whims and oddities were attracting the restless spirits of the metropolis.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

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

From this reading Sir George had not exaggerated when he said that the clergyman’s flock was rapidly falling away from him.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

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

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

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From this reading Sir George had not exaggerated when he said that the clergyman’s flock was rapidly falling away from him.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

excessively

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

exercising influence or control

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading Sir George had not exaggerated when he said that the clergyman’s flock was rapidly falling away from him.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Sir George had not exaggerated when he said that the clergyman’s flock was rapidly falling away from him.

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading Sir George had not exaggerated when he said that the clergyman’s flock was rapidly falling away from him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Sir George had not exaggerated when he said that the clergyman’s flock was rapidly falling away from him.

destroyed or killed

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

an old form of “has”

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

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

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

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From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading New lights were arising; new religious whims and oddities were attracting the restless spirits of the metropolis.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

king of Scotland (died in 1057)

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

wildly disordered

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

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

From this reading New lights were arising; new religious whims and oddities were attracting the restless spirits of the metropolis.

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading New lights were arising; new religious whims and oddities were attracting the restless spirits of the metropolis.

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From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

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From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Sir George had not exaggerated when he said that the clergyman’s flock was rapidly falling away from him.

plural of “oddity” — eccentricity that is not easily explained

From this reading New lights were arising; new religious whims and oddities were attracting the restless spirits of the metropolis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

the quality of being united into one

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

a biologist specializing in physiology

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

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From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

with speed

From this reading Sir George had not exaggerated when he said that the clergyman’s flock was rapidly falling away from him.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading New lights were arising; new religious whims and oddities were attracting the restless spirits of the metropolis.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

worried and uneasy

From this reading New lights were arising; new religious whims and oddities were attracting the restless spirits of the metropolis.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Sir George had not exaggerated when he said that the clergyman’s flock was rapidly falling away from him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir George had not exaggerated when he said that the clergyman’s flock was rapidly falling away from him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading New lights were arising; new religious whims and oddities were attracting the restless spirits of the metropolis.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

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From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

hard to endure

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

migratory

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

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

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

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

From this reading New lights were arising; new religious whims and oddities were attracting the restless spirits of the metropolis.

at the time that

From this reading Sir George had not exaggerated when he said that the clergyman’s flock was rapidly falling away from him.

in or at the place that

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

during the time that

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

plural of “whim” — a sudden desire

From this reading New lights were arising; new religious whims and oddities were attracting the restless spirits of the metropolis.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading All his happiness in his work being gone, his ministration lost the fervour and originality that had at first been its dominant attraction.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A thought-reading charlatan from the New World, a learned physiologist proving the oneness of the sympathetic system with polarised light, a maniacal non-jurist asserting the prerogative of affirmation at the bar of the House of Commons, became each a nine-days’ wonder.

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading The earth has hubbies as the water hath, And these are of them!--_Macbeth._ While the woman he had so cruelly deceived and wronged was wandering from city to city, and trying in vain to find rest and consolation, Ambrose Bradley remained at the post where she had left him, the most melancholy soul beneath the sun.