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 THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

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From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

later than; following

From this reading He died a thousand deaths after each (usual) annihilation.

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

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

in addition

From this reading It so happened that Worcester was captain of Biffen's house, and also of Biffen's "footer" team.

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

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

destruction by annihilating something

From this reading He died a thousand deaths after each (usual) annihilation.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

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

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

causing inconvenience

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

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

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

next to; at the side of

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

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From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

an archaic term for a boundary

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

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

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading It so happened that Worcester was captain of Biffen's house, and also of Biffen's "footer" team.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He died a thousand deaths after each (usual) annihilation.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading He died a thousand deaths after each (usual) annihilation.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He died a thousand deaths after each (usual) annihilation.

issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

divisible by two

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

(used only in combinations) the height or length of something in feet

From this reading It so happened that Worcester was captain of Biffen's house, and also of Biffen's "footer" team.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

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

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It so happened that Worcester was captain of Biffen's house, and also of Biffen's "footer" team.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

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

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

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

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

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

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

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

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

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

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

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

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

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

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

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

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

a particular point in time

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

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

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

above and across; more than

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

(biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

express in words

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

past form of “simmer” — boil slowly at low temperature

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It so happened that Worcester was captain of Biffen's house, and also of Biffen's "footer" team.

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

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

make steady

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading It so happened that Worcester was captain of Biffen's house, and also of Biffen's "footer" team.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

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

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading He died a thousand deaths after each (usual) annihilation.

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

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

in the direction of

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

a final peremptory demand

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

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

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He died a thousand deaths after each (usual) annihilation.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

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

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading My own opinion was that poor old Worcester would have given a lot to be out of such a house as Biffen's, and I know he utterly despised himself for having in a moment of inexplicable weakness consented to be permanent lead to Biffen's awful crowd on the Acres.

at the time that

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He simmered over many plans for getting "even" with him, and when he had finally mapped out a course he proceeded, as some one says, "diligently to ensue it;" for Acton was not of that kind to be "awkward" as occasion arose, but there was method in all his schemes.

United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)

From this reading It so happened that Worcester was captain of Biffen's house, and also of Biffen's "footer" team.

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

From this reading THE REGENERATION OF BIFFEN'S HOUSE To say that Acton was upset by our visit and our conversation and Bourne's ultimatum would be beside the mark; he was furious, and when he had cooled down somewhat, his anger settled into a long, steady stretch of hate towards us both, but especially towards Bourne.