Chapter IX

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

From this reading A BRANCH IS LOPPED FROM THE FAMILY TREE.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

later than; following

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

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

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

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

From this reading The reception of this letter was, as may be supposed, a great blow to the Squire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

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

From this reading The reception of this letter was, as may be supposed, a great blow to the Squire.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

exhale hard

From this reading The reception of this letter was, as may be supposed, a great blow to the Squire.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading A BRANCH IS LOPPED FROM THE FAMILY TREE.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

the state of being with someone

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

fitting or appropriate and deserved; used especially of punishment

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

nonpayment of a debt when due

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

characterized by great determination

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

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From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

the quality of being exact

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

communicated in words

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

a social unit living together

From this reading A BRANCH IS LOPPED FROM THE FAMILY TREE.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A BRANCH IS LOPPED FROM THE FAMILY TREE.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

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

From this reading The reception of this letter was, as may be supposed, a great blow to the Squire.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

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

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

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

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

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

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

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

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

of the present time and place

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

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

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

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

From this reading A BRANCH IS LOPPED FROM THE FAMILY TREE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

inflected form of “lop” — cut off from a whole

From this reading A BRANCH IS LOPPED FROM THE FAMILY TREE.

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

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

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

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The reception of this letter was, as may be supposed, a great blow to the Squire.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

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

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

impressive in appearance

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

a person who transgresses moral or civil law

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

the act of punishing

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

on the contrary

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading The reception of this letter was, as may be supposed, a great blow to the Squire.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The reception of this letter was, as may be supposed, a great blow to the Squire.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

required or under orders

From this reading The reception of this letter was, as may be supposed, a great blow to the Squire.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

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

From this reading A BRANCH IS LOPPED FROM THE FAMILY TREE.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

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

From this reading The reception of this letter was, as may be supposed, a great blow to the Squire.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

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

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A BRANCH IS LOPPED FROM THE FAMILY TREE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

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

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

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

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

which person or people

From this reading But it filled him with rage rather than with grief; and after two or three hours’ consideration, he determined on the immediate and condign punishment of the offender who had brought disgrace upon the Family.

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

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE letter in which Dr. Massenger acquainted Mr. Manwaring with his son’s delinquency was a very matter-of-fact document, and stated the points which had come to his knowledge with minute and relentless exactness.

possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It plainly expressed the writer’s deliberate conviction that Wilfred was a thief, and hinted at his regret that he had not been more particular before he had admitted him to the companionship of gentlemen of noble birth.