used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading I attribute this diagnosis of my character to my bearing from the first.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading I attribute this diagnosis of my character to my bearing from the first.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
bulliedverbUS /ˈbʊlid/
inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I attribute this diagnosis of my character to my bearing from the first.
circumstanced
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From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
civillyadverbUS /ˈsɪvɪli/
in a civil manner
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
confrères
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From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
contretempsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrətemps/
an awkward clash
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
diagnosisnounUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsəs/
identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
From this reading I attribute this diagnosis of my character to my bearing from the first.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
your usual mood
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I attribute this diagnosis of my character to my bearing from the first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I attribute this diagnosis of my character to my bearing from the first.
usually; as a rule
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
hectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
how
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From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
indefinableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
inferiors
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From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
something that is lost
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
the force of workers available
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I attribute this diagnosis of my character to my bearing from the first.
as might be expected
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
not any; not one
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
and nothing more
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I attribute this diagnosis of my character to my bearing from the first.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
in the direction of
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
interact in a certain way
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
turnkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrnkiː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
unhesitatinglyadverbUS /ənˈhezɪteɪtɪŋli/
without hesitation
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
wardernounUS /ˈwɔːrdər/
a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
at the time that
From this reading When I reflect on the bearing of the various officials towards other prisoners, I am at a loss to understand how I was permitted the latitude I was.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
which person or people
From this reading I made it a rule to be scrupulously courteous to the humblest turnkey if he showed an inclination to treat me civilly, whilst I ignored the position of those who attempted to hector over me, and convinced them by my manner that I looked on them as my inferiors.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I can only attribute it to that moral and indefinable effect certain men of birth and education, and naturally arrogant in disposition, do and always will exercise, no matter how temporarily circumstanced, over their inferiors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE unfortunate _contretemps_ that had indirectly associated me with the dismissal of a warder caused me to be looked upon for some time by his _confrères_ with considerable distrust; it was generally understood, however, that I was not a man that could be bullied with impunity, and would unhesitatingly have reported any attempt of the kind.
