Chapter XXX · Further Intercourse with Harpar

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

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

consider or hold as true

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

later than; following

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

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

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

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

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

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

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

acting according to certain accepted standards

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

deserving of contempt or scorn

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

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

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

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From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

the act of departing

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

-ing form of “deteriorate” — become worse or disintegrate

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

divisible by two

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

at any time

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

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

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

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

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

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

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

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

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

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

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

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From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

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

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

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

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

being deepest within the self

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

not established by conditioning or learning

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

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

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

and nothing more

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

immediately past

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

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

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

engage in

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

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

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

unequivocally detestable

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

on one occasion

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

not worth considering

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

express in words

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

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

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

carry out

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

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

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

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

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

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

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

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

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

feeling self-importance

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a poor and paltry triumph, and over very contemptible adversaries, but I could not refuse it to myself.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

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

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I am obliged to acknowledge that I was vainglorious enough to accept a seat in the Crofton carriage on the morning of their departure, and accompany them for a mile or so of the way,--even at the price of returning on foot,--just that I might show myself to the landlady and that odious old waiter in a position of eminence, and make them do a bitter penance for the insults they had heaped on an illustrious stranger.

plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

during the time that

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

which person or people

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Crofton, too, contributed largely to the success of my little scheme, by insisting that I should take the place beside his sister, while he sat with his back to the horses; and though I refused at first, I acceded at last, with the bland compliance of a man who feels himself once more in his accustomed station.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As throughout this true history I have candidly revealed the inmost traits of my nature--well knowing the while how deteriorating such innate anatomy must prove--I have ever felt that he who has small claims to interest by the events of his life, can make some compensation to the world by an honest exposure of his motives, his weaknesses, and his struggles.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Now, my present confession is made in this spirit, and is not absolutely without its moral, for, as the adage tells us, “Look after the pence, and the pounds will take care of themselves;” so would I say, Guard yourself carefully against petty vices.