used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
(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 During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
blood-redadjective
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
by-street
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From this reading Nevertheless the "Dismal Hole" was found in a by-street of a very fashionable quarter of the city, and very modest in the day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Nevertheless the "Dismal Hole" was found in a by-street of a very fashionable quarter of the city, and very modest in the day.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nevertheless the "Dismal Hole" was found in a by-street of a very fashionable quarter of the city, and very modest in the day.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
DismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
divisible by two
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Nevertheless the "Dismal Hole" was found in a by-street of a very fashionable quarter of the city, and very modest in the day.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
set up or found
From this reading Nevertheless the "Dismal Hole" was found in a by-street of a very fashionable quarter of the city, and very modest in the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless the "Dismal Hole" was found in a by-street of a very fashionable quarter of the city, and very modest in the day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
invitinglyadverb
in a tantalizing manner
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
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 The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
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 During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
the force of workers available
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Nevertheless the "Dismal Hole" was found in a by-street of a very fashionable quarter of the city, and very modest in the day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless the "Dismal Hole" was found in a by-street of a very fashionable quarter of the city, and very modest in the day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
not any; not one
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
by chance
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Nevertheless the "Dismal Hole" was found in a by-street of a very fashionable quarter of the city, and very modest in the day.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During all these hours it seemed to be irresistibly attractive to many people; at least it was almost always crowded with customers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It shone forth at night by means of a blood-red lamp, which looked up and down the street invitingly until the sun came and extinguished it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nevertheless the "Dismal Hole" was found in a by-street of a very fashionable quarter of the city, and very modest in the day.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
at the time that
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The "Dismal Hole" was one of those suspicious places to which respectable people never resort, even after a long and dusty walk, when some refreshment seems to be needed.
which person or people
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young men, perhaps, who have less virtue than desire to enjoy life, and whom the spirit of mischief has led far from their accustomed haunts, occasionally drift into its sombre halls, and find next morning their heads aching furiously, and their minds filled with confused but by no means pleasant reminiscences of the night.
