Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It is rather a mouthful of a name.

reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

a shortened form of a word or phrase

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

a boy or man

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

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

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

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

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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

From this reading It is rather a mouthful of a name.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

engage in

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

the quantity that can be held in the mouth

From this reading It is rather a mouthful of a name.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It is rather a mouthful of a name.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

and nothing more

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

by chance

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

in the near future

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

on the contrary

From this reading It is rather a mouthful of a name.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

express in words

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

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

From this reading He himself liked "Theophil" for its reminiscence of another French poet, though "Theo" was perhaps the more suitable abbreviation for one of his profession.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

neither expressive of nor exciting sexual love or romance

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.

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

From this reading INTRODUCES MORE UNROMANTIC MATERIAL That French poet only concerns us here as, so to say, the highest light in the contrast which it was the happy business of Theophilus Londonderry, Jenny Talbot, and two or three devoted friends to make in the vicinity of Gasometer Street and indeed in little Coalchester at large.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet it's so like the long, expansive, good-natured, eloquent fellow it stands for, that I must not shorten it, though we shall presently abbreviate it for purposes of affectionate reference.