Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

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

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

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

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

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

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

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From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

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

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

have

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

a building occupied by a state legislature

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

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

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

the process of going into solution

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

the organ of sight

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

plural of “glide” — a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

depressingly dark

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

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

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

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

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

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

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

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

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

and nothing more

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

a narrow way or road

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

immediately past

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

the literary culture

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

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From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

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

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

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

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

the force of workers available

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

in your mind

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

coated with paint

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

covered with a firm surface

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

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From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

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

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

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

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

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

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

revealed; especially by having a veil removed

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It must, however, be admitted that, so far as scenic effect is concerned, the change is at times less pleasing than the one just fading from view.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

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

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

at the time that

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

in or at the place that

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

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

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

a Caucasian

From this reading On a door, which stood partially open, in the last of a row of gloomy looking houses situated in one of those dark and narrow paved courts leading from Chancery Lane to Lincoln Inn Field's, was painted in black letters on a white ground--"Ralph Coleman, Attorney-at-Law."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It may be remarked, and with a great deal of truth, that the chapters of a novel bear a certain resemblance to those pleasing illusions known as dissolving views, where one scene glides almost imperceptibly into another.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The reader has been gazing mentally on woods, landscapes and water in the South of England, when lo! in the twinkling of an eye, the busy haunts of men in the world's great capitol, London, stands unveiled before him.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet if we wish to realize the plot of the story, the dark and uncertain shades of the picture should be looked on, from time to time, as they present themselves.