Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

regarded with admiration

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

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

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

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

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

eagerly desirous

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

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From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

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

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

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

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

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

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

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From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

take exception to

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

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From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

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From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

divisible by two

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

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

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

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

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

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

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

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

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

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From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

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

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

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From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

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

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

the quality of being deliberately mean

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

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

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

not any; not one

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

and nothing more

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

free from harm or evil

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

delivered from danger

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

cut with a saw

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

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

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

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 As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

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

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

in or at that place or location

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

plural of “thunder” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

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

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But as the present Lord Arden was an honest man and only too anxious that Dickie should have everything that belonged to him, even the lawyers had to cut their work short.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

a fact that has been verified

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

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

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

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

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

at the time that

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

which person or people

From this reading LORD ARDEN THERE was a lot of talk and a lot of letter-writing before any one seemed to be able to be sure who was Lord Arden.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading As for Elfrida, when she knew the whole story of that night of rescue, she admired her brother so much that it made him almost uncomfortable.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

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

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

a late time of life

From this reading If the father of Edred and Elfrida had wanted to dispute about it no doubt there would have been enough work to keep the lawyers busy for years, and seas of ink would have been spilled and thunders of eloquence spent on the question.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When Edred saw how his father tried his best to find out the truth about Dickie's birth, and how willing he was to give up what he had thought was his own, if it should prove to be _not_ his, do you think he was not glad to know that he had done his duty, and rescued his cousin, and had not, by any meanness or any indecision, brought dishonor on the name of Arden?