Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

(used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

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

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

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

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

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

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

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From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

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From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading HUGH MASSINGER, ESQ.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

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From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

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From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

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

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

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

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

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From this reading HUGH MASSINGER, ESQ.

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

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

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

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

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From this reading HUGH MASSINGER, ESQ.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

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

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

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

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

one who writes novels

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

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

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

a human being

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

a former province of southeastern France; now administered with Cote d'Azur

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

a purple color or pigment

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Hugh Massinger had edited “Marie de France” and the “Romance of the Rose,” issued an abridged “Froissart,” and published books on “The Mediæval Colour-sense,” and “The Higher Love of Provence.”

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

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

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

a particular instance of selling

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

taking delight in beauty

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

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

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

plural of “sunset” — the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

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

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

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

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

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

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

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

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.

in or at the place that

From this reading His novel “The Torch Lily” had had a great sale, especially in the United States, where an enthusiastic reviewer had compared it to Flaubert’s “Salambo.”

a Caucasian

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

which person or people

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading His poems, sensuous, Swinburnian fragments, full of purple sunsets and precious stones, roses, red mouths and white bosoms had fascinated some of those erotic and over-civilised youngsters who turn from Kipling as from raw meat.

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

From this reading Hugh Massinger, Esq., was a person of some distinction as a novelist, and an æsthetic dabbler in Gothic mysteries.