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 Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

refrain from voting

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

in addition

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

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

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

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

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

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From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

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

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

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From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

an account of the series of events making up a person's life

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

fearless and daring

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

cause to be bored

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

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From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

any large and important church

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

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From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

a female human offspring

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

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

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

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From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

a man of refinement

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

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

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

only a very short time before

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

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

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

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

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

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

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

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From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

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

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

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From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

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

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

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From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

drawn out or made longer spatially

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

absolutely essential

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

and nothing more

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

a local church community

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

an amount of time

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

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From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

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

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

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From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

required or under orders

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

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

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

not married or related to the unmarried state

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

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

From this reading HIRAM'S HOSPITAL ACCORDING TO ACT OF PARLIAMENT It is hardly necessary that I should here give to the public any lengthened biography of Mr Harding, up to the period of the commencement of this tale.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading He did, however, resign it, and betook himself manfully to the duties of the small parish of St. Cuthbert's, in the city, of which he was vicar, continuing also to perform those of precentor of the cathedral, a situation of small emoluments which had hitherto been supposed to be joined, as a matter of course, to the wardenship of the hospital above spoken of.

The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

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From this reading Under the pressure of these attacks, Mr Harding had resigned his wardenship, though strongly recommended to abstain from doing so, both by his friends and his lawyers.

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

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

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

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

which person or people

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The public cannot have forgotten how ill that sensitive gentleman bore the attack that was made upon him in the columns of the Jupiter, with reference to the income which he received as warden of Hiram's Hospital, in the city of Barchester.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Nor can it be forgotten that a law-suit was instituted against him on the matter of that charity by Mr John Bold, who afterwards married his, Mr Harding's, younger and then only unmarried daughter.