Chapter I

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

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

anew

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

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

From this reading Bitterly now he remembered Nellie and his stock—the latter sold at a considerable sacrifice.

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

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bitterly now he remembered Nellie and his stock—the latter sold at a considerable sacrifice.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

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

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

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From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Bitterly now he remembered Nellie and his stock—the latter sold at a considerable sacrifice.

possessive form of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

plural of “bullock” — young bull

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

a person used by another to gain an end

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

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

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Bitterly now he remembered Nellie and his stock—the latter sold at a considerable sacrifice.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

make right or correct

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

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

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

at any time

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

the organ of sight

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

in a gross manner

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

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

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

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

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

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

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

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

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

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

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

plural of “lamb” — young sheep

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

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

From this reading Bitterly now he remembered Nellie and his stock—the latter sold at a considerable sacrifice.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

come together

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

a written proposal or reminder

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

plural of “money” — the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

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From this reading Bitterly now he remembered Nellie and his stock—the latter sold at a considerable sacrifice.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

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

From this reading Bitterly now he remembered Nellie and his stock—the latter sold at a considerable sacrifice.

in accommodation

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

above and across; more than

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

someone who is an active supporter and advocate

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Bitterly now he remembered Nellie and his stock—the latter sold at a considerable sacrifice.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Bitterly now he remembered Nellie and his stock—the latter sold at a considerable sacrifice.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Bitterly now he remembered Nellie and his stock—the latter sold at a considerable sacrifice.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

not in physical motion

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Bitterly now he remembered Nellie and his stock—the latter sold at a considerable sacrifice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

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

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

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

From this reading He knew, although to the letter Mr. Black’s statements might be correct, still that in the spirit he had deceived him grossly.

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

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

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

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

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From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

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

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whether the moneys, with a memorandum of which the promoter so obligingly furnished him, had ever come into his hands or not, Arthur Dudley still felt a certain sense of having been cheated—of having been made the cat’s-paw wherewith Mr. Black’s chestnuts were drawn out of the fire.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading He was perfectly well aware the meaning conveyed to him by the Company “paying all,” was that he, Arthur Dudley, should never have to meet a single bill, nor be a penny the worse for the money he had advanced to float the Protector.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young bullocks and the fat beeves, the flocks of sheep, and the lambs which ought to have been kept over the winter, appeared again, and formed a sad procession before his mind’s eye.