Chapter XII

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

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

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

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

later than; following

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

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

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

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

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

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

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

to gain with effort

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

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From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

the state of being certain

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

the temporal property of two things happening at the same time

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

past form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

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

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

in an eminent manner

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

at any time

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

accept an excuse for

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

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

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

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

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

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

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

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

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

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From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

and nothing more

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

immediately past

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

preside over

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

of an obscure nature

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

not any; not one

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

on one occasion

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

by chance

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

existing or coming before

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

tending to reconcile or accommodate; bringing into harmony

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

-ing form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

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From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

coming after or following

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

required or under orders

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

carry out

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

in the direction of

From this reading Roger's general conduct towards Colin, throughout the affair, had inspired the latter with every confidence in him, and the certainty of being able to command his services in any enterprise which had the happiness of Jane and himself for its object.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

except if; if not

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

not seen or observed

From this reading Nothing indeed but that confidence could possibly have induced Colin to take the earliest opportunity that offered, after the scenes described in the preceding chapter, to draw Mr. Roger Calvert into an unobserved part of the house, and propose to him that they should settle the matter at once and for ever in a manner already suggested,--that is, through the medium of an elopement during the night.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

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

From this reading Colin argued that it was now sufficiently evident he had no chance of succeeding unless by resorting to that gentle violence just alluded to.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

at the time that

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

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

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Reveals various curious particulars; of which the mysterious disappearance of Jane is not the least._ In the desperate state of things implied by the proceedings last recorded, it will not be marvelled at that measures equally desperate should have been projected by Colin in conjunction with his friend Roger; though eminently calculated, provided they could but be carried out, to bring him that final satisfaction which it appeared impossible for him to attain through any other more moderate course.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.

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

From this reading He contended that Mr. and Mrs. Calvert would never give way without it,--that if once done it would afford them a capital excuse for reconciling themselves to the match, when such reconciliation had become a matter of necessity, without involving them in any of that unpleasant compromise of principle, as they supposed it, which at present constituted the great obstacle to their union.