Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Lady Bary Rowe at obe,” the young Hebrew read out; “Lady Baughton at obe, dadsig!

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From this reading “Lady Bary Rowe at obe,” the young Hebrew read out; “Lady Baughton at obe, dadsig!

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

From this reading “Lady Bary Rowe at obe,” the young Hebrew read out; “Lady Baughton at obe, dadsig!

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

From this reading By eyes! what a tip-top swell you’re a gettid to be, Newcome!

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By eyes! what a tip-top swell you’re a gettid to be, Newcome!

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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From this reading “Lady Bary Rowe at obe,” the young Hebrew read out; “Lady Baughton at obe, dadsig!

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

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From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

opinion or judgment

From this reading By eyes! what a tip-top swell you’re a gettid to be, Newcome!

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

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From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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From this reading By eyes! what a tip-top swell you’re a gettid to be, Newcome!

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

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

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel

From this reading “Lady Bary Rowe at obe,” the young Hebrew read out; “Lady Baughton at obe, dadsig!

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

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

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

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

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

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Lady Bary Rowe at obe,” the young Hebrew read out; “Lady Baughton at obe, dadsig!

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

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From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

engage in

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

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From this reading By eyes! what a tip-top swell you’re a gettid to be, Newcome!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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

From this reading “Lady Bary Rowe at obe,” the young Hebrew read out; “Lady Baughton at obe, dadsig!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Lady Bary Rowe at obe,” the young Hebrew read out; “Lady Baughton at obe, dadsig!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

music performed for dancing the polka

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “Lady Bary Rowe at obe,” the young Hebrew read out; “Lady Baughton at obe, dadsig!

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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From this reading “Lady Bary Rowe at obe,” the young Hebrew read out; “Lady Baughton at obe, dadsig!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

a place of inviolable privacy

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

From this reading By eyes! what a tip-top swell you’re a gettid to be, Newcome!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

to the highest extent

From this reading By eyes! what a tip-top swell you’re a gettid to be, Newcome!

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

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

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

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading By eyes! what a tip-top swell you’re a gettid to be, Newcome!

at the time that

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

in or at the place that

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I guess this is a different sort of business to the hops at old Levison’s, where you first learned the polka; and where we had to pay a shilling a glass for negus!”

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From this reading By eyes! what a tip-top swell you’re a gettid to be, Newcome!

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Describes a Visit to Paris; with Accidents and Incidents in London Mr. Clive, as we have said, had now begun to make acquaintances of his own; and the chimney-glass in his study was decorated with such a number of cards of invitation, as made his ex-fellow-student of Gandish’s, young Moss, when admitted into that sanctum, stare with respectful astonishment.