Chapter X · Chapter 10

(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 "Now, first of all, Dick," said the Squire, "is it fair, do you think?"

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

any thing at all

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

affect with wonder

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading "Fair!" said Dick, opening his eyes in astonishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

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

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Now, first of all, Dick," said the Squire, "is it fair, do you think?"

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

persuasion of voters in a political campaign

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

at any time

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Fair!" said Dick, opening his eyes in astonishment.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Now, first of all, Dick," said the Squire, "is it fair, do you think?"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Now, first of all, Dick," said the Squire, "is it fair, do you think?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

a unit of length equal to 220 yards

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

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

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

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

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

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

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

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

From this reading "Fair!" said Dick, opening his eyes in astonishment.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

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

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

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

From this reading "Now, first of all, Dick," said the Squire, "is it fair, do you think?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Now, first of all, Dick," said the Squire, "is it fair, do you think?"

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

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

plural of “laggard” — someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

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

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

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

From this reading "Now, first of all, Dick," said the Squire, "is it fair, do you think?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading "Fair!" said Dick, opening his eyes in astonishment.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

in the manner of prosperous people

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now, first of all, Dick," said the Squire, "is it fair, do you think?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Now, first of all, Dick," said the Squire, "is it fair, do you think?"

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

(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 Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the deep potations of the Squire and Dick Dawson the night before, both were too much excited by the arrival of Furlong to permit their being laggards in the morning; they were up and in consultation at an early hour, for the purpose of carrying on prosperously the mystification so well begun on the Castle-agent.

at the time that

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

which person or people

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

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

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why who ever heard of any one questioning anything being fair in love, or war, or electioneering?

in the company of; together with

From this reading To be sure, it's fair--and more particularly when the conceited coxcomb has been telling us how he'll astonish with his plans the poor ignorant Irish, whom he holds in such contempt.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, first of all, Dick," said the Squire, "is it fair, do you think?"