Chapter II

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

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

(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 Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

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

From this reading Winifred Cavana was an only daughter, indeed an only child.

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

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

give sanction to

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

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

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

a youthful male person

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

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From this reading Winifred Cavana was an only daughter, indeed an only child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Winifred Cavana was an only daughter, indeed an only child.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

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

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

a female human offspring

From this reading Winifred Cavana was an only daughter, indeed an only child.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

the time when something ends

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

extravagant exaggeration

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

plural of “grandchild” — a child of your son or daughter

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

in a joyous manner

From this reading In the meantime they would live happily and comfortable, not niggardly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

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

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

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

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

ten 10s

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Winifred Cavana was an only daughter, indeed an only child.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

make more cheerful

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In the meantime they would live happily and comfortable, not niggardly.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

engage in

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

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

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

take in marriage

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime they would live happily and comfortable, not niggardly.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

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

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

absolutely essential

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

petty or reluctant in giving or spending

From this reading In the meantime they would live happily and comfortable, not niggardly.

not any; not one

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

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

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

and nothing more

From this reading Winifred Cavana was an only daughter, indeed an only child.

not worth considering

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

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From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

matter that remains after something has been removed

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

a quantity of money

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

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

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

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

From this reading In the meantime they would live happily and comfortable, not niggardly.

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

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

careful and diligent in the use of resources

From this reading Her father, old Ned Cavana of Rathcash, had been always a thrifty and industrious man.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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

From this reading Winifred Cavana was an only daughter, indeed an only child.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

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

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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From this reading Winifred Cavana was an only daughter, indeed an only child.

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From this reading Not that Ned Cavana intended to huxter the whole of it up, so that she should not enjoy any of it until its possession might serve to lighten her grief for his death--no; should Winny marry some "likely boy," of whom her father could in every respect approve, she should have six hundred pounds, R.M.D.; and at his death by which time Ned hoped some of his grandchildren would make the residue more necessary--she should have all that he was able to demise, which was no paltry matter.

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

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.

a late time of life

From this reading During the many years he had been able to attend to business--and he was an experienced farmer--he had realized a sum of money, which, in his rank of life and by his less prosperous neighbors, would be called "unbounded wealth," but which, divested of that envious exaggeration, was really a comfortable independence for his declining years, and would one of those days be a handsome inheritance for his handsome daughter.