Chapter XXXII

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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From this reading BRACKETT’S DIPLOMACY.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.

a sweet innocent baby

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

negotiation between nations

From this reading BRACKETT’S DIPLOMACY.

unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

to come or go into

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

the father of your spouse

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

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

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

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From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.

at the time that

From this reading He was still more disinclined to move in the matter when he learned that his father-in-law had taken Andy’s part.

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

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mrs. Brackett took the earliest opportunity of informing her husband of the way in which Andy had abused poor Tommy, but he did not enter wholly into her feeling of resentment, not being quite so blind to the faults of his oldest cherub as Tommy’s mother.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading “We’ve got to move slow, wife,” he said, cautiously.