Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading That very night the triumph was achieved.

later than; following

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

archaic name for England or Great Britain; used poetically

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

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

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

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

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

enter uninvited

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

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

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

possessive form of “lambert” — a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

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

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading That very night the triumph was achieved.

not any; not one

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

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

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Progress.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

characteristic of scholars or scholarship

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

a person who sings

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

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

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

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

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That very night the triumph was achieved.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading That very night the triumph was achieved.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

precisely as stated

From this reading That very night the triumph was achieved.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

at the time that

From this reading Schrink, the humpbacked, critic of the _Statesman_, went off straight to the Albion in Drury-lane; called for some hot brandy-and-water and a pen and ink; seated himself in his accustomed box, into which no one else dared intrude, and dashed off something, which, when it appeared in print the next morning, proved to be an elaborate and scholarly eulogy of the new singer.

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

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

which person or people

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

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From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ladies who "looked in for a minute" at various balls and receptions after the opera talked to each other of no one but the new singer; the smoking-rooms of the clubs rang with her praises.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mr. Boulderson Munns was right in the remark which he made to his treasurer and _fidus Achates_, Mr. William Duff, in regard to Miss Grace Lambert's success, and to the effect which it would have on the future of the opposition opera-house.