Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

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

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

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

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

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From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

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

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

for the reason that

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

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

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

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From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

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From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

experiencing delirium

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

every person

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

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From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

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

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

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

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

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

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

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

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

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

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

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

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

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From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

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

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

not any; not one

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

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From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

express in words

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

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

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

term of address for a man

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

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From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

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

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

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

From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

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

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

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From this reading Among these, no one appeared more anxious as to the result, and more ignorant as to the cause, than Mrs. Dallington Vere.

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

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

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

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

at the time that

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

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

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

which person or people

From this reading Arundel Dacre called on her the morning ensuing his midnight observation, but understood that she had not seen Sir Lucius Grafton, who, they said, had quitted London, which she thought probable.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If the sympathy of the women could have consoled him, our hero might have been reconciled to his fate.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Reconciliation_ WHEN it was understood that the Duke of St. James had been delirious, public feeling reached what is called its height; that is to say, the curiosity and the ignorance of the world were about equal.

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

From this reading Everybody was indignant, not so much because the young Duke had been shot, but because they did not know why.