Chapter XII

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

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

later than; following

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

in addition

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

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

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

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

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

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From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

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

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

the formal act of approving

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

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

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

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

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

psychological suffering

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading He would no more have doubted Jean's honor than that of his mother.

take in liquids

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

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

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

divisible by two

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

apart from; not including

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

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From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

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

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

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

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

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

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

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

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

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

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading He would no more have doubted Jean's honor than that of his mother.

intense and profound fear

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

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

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

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

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading He would no more have doubted Jean's honor than that of his mother.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

the force of workers available

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

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

From this reading He would no more have doubted Jean's honor than that of his mother.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He would no more have doubted Jean's honor than that of his mother.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

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

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

not any; not one

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

go across or through

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

the state capital of Western Australia

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

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

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

not often

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He would no more have doubted Jean's honor than that of his mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

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

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

up to a particular time

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He learned then, as many men have done in times of their distress, the horror of the night time and the blessing of the light.

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

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

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

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

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

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

which person or people

From this reading He would have known that Grimond never lied, and that he did not often drink, but he also would have been sure that even if it was Jean who met Livingstone, that there was some good explanation, and he never would have allowed his thoughts to dwell upon the matter.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THOU ALSO FALSE Dundee was a man of many trials, and one on whom fortune seldom smiled; but the most cruel days of his life were the ride from Inverness by the Pass of Corryarrack to Blair Athole, and from Blair Athole by Perth to Dundee.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Had his mind not been affected by the universal treachery of the time, and the disappointments he had met on every side, till it seemed that every man except himself was hunting after his own interest, and no one, high or low, could be trusted, he had from the beginning treated Grimond's story with contempt and made it a subject of jest.

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

From this reading He would no more have doubted Jean's honor than that of his mother.