used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
in addition
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
coffersnounUS /ˈkɑːfərz/
plural of “coffer” — an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading He was received kindly, yet with some coolness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
deceasenounUS /dɪˈsiːs/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
Dredmond
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From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
Dunforth
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From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
Dunforth's
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From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
entailedverbUS /ɪnˈteɪld/
past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
inheritingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪŋ/
having the legal right to inherit
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He was received kindly, yet with some coolness.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
on one occasion
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
determined
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was received kindly, yet with some coolness.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
a quantity of money
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
at the time that
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His mother’s settlement had been the generous sum of twenty thousand pounds, which, of course, after her death became his.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His father also had accumulated quite a handsome property, so that, if he never received a pound from Dunforth’s coffers, he was able to surround his bride with every luxury, while nothing could prevent him from inheriting the title and landed property upon the old gentleman’s decease, since they were entailed.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The day after his marriage Adrian read in the _Times_ that his lordship was in town for a few days, and he resolved to visit him, and acquaint him with the step which he had taken, and have the worst over with at once.
wrathfullyadverb
in a wrathful manner
From this reading Adrian Dredmond, as he had stated to his grandfather when he so wrathfully opposed his marrying, was not quite a beggar; indeed, he was entirely independent of Lord Dunforth as regarded pecuniary matters.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was received kindly, yet with some coolness.
