Chapter IV

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

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

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From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

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

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

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

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

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

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

a man who has never been married

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

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From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

a social unit living together

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

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

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

a man of refinement

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

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

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

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

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

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

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

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From this reading THE SQUIRE OF HOLMCASTLE.

Reduced to poverty; having very little money or resources.

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

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

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

close or warm friendship

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

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From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

not any; not one

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SQUIRE OF HOLMCASTLE.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

a human being

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

members of a governing board

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

not often

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

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

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

make square

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE SQUIRE OF HOLMCASTLE.

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From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

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From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE OF HOLMCASTLE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

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

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

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

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

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

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

precisely as stated

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

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

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.

in or at the place that

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

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

From this reading Probably there were but few of the friends of the “First Gentleman in Europe,” so called, who, in consequence of the intimacy which subsisted between them, escaped serious injury “in mind, body, and estate,” and to this rule Algernon Manwaring was certainly no exception.

which person or people

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading CUTHBERT MANWARING had succeeded to the estate of Holmcastle under the provisions of the will of an old bachelor uncle, Algernon by name, who had seldom visited his estate, and who died, where he had lived the best, or worst part of his life, in a small street off St. James’s Square.

lacking in usefulness or value

From this reading This Algernon had been a friend of the Prince Regent, and although a very fine gentleman, as fine gentlemen were in those days, he was a very worthless person, and had much impoverished the family estate by his extravagance.