Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

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

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

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

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appears that Ralph was not less the subject of consideration with the individual in question.

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

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

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

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE BLACK DOG.

of short duration or distance

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

for a short time

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading It appears that Ralph was not less the subject of consideration with the individual in question.

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

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

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

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

having made preparations

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading THE BLACK DOG.

the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

in a forcible manner

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

set up or found

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

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

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

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

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

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

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

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

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

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From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

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

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It appears that Ralph was not less the subject of consideration with the individual in question.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

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 While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

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

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

causing disapproval or protest

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

a human being

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

existing or coming before

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It appears that Ralph was not less the subject of consideration with the individual in question.

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From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

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

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

try to get or reach

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

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

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It appears that Ralph was not less the subject of consideration with the individual in question.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

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

From this reading THE BLACK DOG.

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

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

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

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

in the direction of

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

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

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

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

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

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

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

during the time that

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It appears that Ralph was not less the subject of consideration with the individual in question.

a retraction of a previously held position

From this reading We have seen the degree and kind of espionage which the former had felt at one time disposed to resent; and how he was defeated in his design by the sudden withdrawal of the obnoxious presence.

plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount

From this reading While this brief scene was in progress in the chamber of Ralph, another, not less full of interest to that person, was passing in the neighborhood of the village-tavern; and, as this portion of our narrative yields some light which must tend greatly to our own, and the instruction of the reader, we propose briefly to record it.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading It will be remembered, that, in the chapter preceding, we found the attention of the youth forcibly attracted toward one Guy Rivers--an attention, the result of various influences, which produced in the mind of the youth a degree of antipathy toward that person for which he himself could not, nor did we seek to account.