Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

possessive form of “albert” — prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

surprising greatly

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

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

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

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

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

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From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

for the reason that

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

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From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In a few days Miss Latham, the most tactful of duennas, had withdrawn from the scene.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

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From this reading In a few days Miss Latham, the most tactful of duennas, had withdrawn from the scene.

king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few days Miss Latham, the most tactful of duennas, had withdrawn from the scene.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

set up or found

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In a few days Miss Latham, the most tactful of duennas, had withdrawn from the scene.

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

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

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From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

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

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

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

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

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

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

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

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

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From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

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

From this reading In a few days Miss Latham, the most tactful of duennas, had withdrawn from the scene.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

temporary living quarters

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

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

From this reading In a few days Miss Latham, the most tactful of duennas, had withdrawn from the scene.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In a few days Miss Latham, the most tactful of duennas, had withdrawn from the scene.

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

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

incapable of being resisted

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

a performance using gestures and body movements without words

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

of or relating to the biological study of physiology

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

one of four equal parts

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

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

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

only a very short time before

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading In a few days Miss Latham, the most tactful of duennas, had withdrawn from the scene.

and nothing more

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

morally degraded

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

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

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

From this reading In a few days Miss Latham, the most tactful of duennas, had withdrawn from the scene.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

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

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

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

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

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

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

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

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

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

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

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

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

at the time that

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.

in or at the place that

From this reading On the first night of their acquaintance Edwin had taken the hazel-eyed Miss Beaucaire back to her lodgings in Prince Albert’s Place at the back of the theatre, where the pantomime was in rehearsal.

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

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

a Caucasian

From this reading WHITE ROSES I IT was the first of many amazing adventures, to which Matthew Boyce supplied a calculated and cynical commentary, watching Edwin as though he were the subject of a physiological experiment—as indeed he was.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All the way through the squalid, lamp-lit streets they had talked of things that were entrancing, simply because they had to do with her.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading In a few days Miss Latham, the most tactful of duennas, had withdrawn from the scene.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading But lack of sympathy in one quarter was scarcely likely to worry Edwin when he had found it so overwhelmingly in another.