Chapter X · Relates the Unexpected Benevolence of Horace D’almayne

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

(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 Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

the act of amending or correcting

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

having life or vigor or spirit

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading Love may possibly destroy the appetite, but a railroad journey has a directly contrary effect.”

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

use to one's advantage

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

for the reason that

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

carefully weighed

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Love may possibly destroy the appetite, but a railroad journey has a directly contrary effect.”

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From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

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

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

stretch (the neck) so as to see better

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

possessive form of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

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From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

past form of “damp” — deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

showing deference

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Love may possibly destroy the appetite, but a railroad journey has a directly contrary effect.”

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

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

without deviation

From this reading Love may possibly destroy the appetite, but a railroad journey has a directly contrary effect.”

give displeasure to

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Love may possibly destroy the appetite, but a railroad journey has a directly contrary effect.”

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

highest in quality

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

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From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading Love may possibly destroy the appetite, but a railroad journey has a directly contrary effect.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

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

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Love may possibly destroy the appetite, but a railroad journey has a directly contrary effect.”

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

immediately past

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Love may possibly destroy the appetite, but a railroad journey has a directly contrary effect.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Love may possibly destroy the appetite, but a railroad journey has a directly contrary effect.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

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

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

and nothing more

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

above and across; more than

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

owed as a debt

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

an attack that penetrates into enemy territory

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

by chance

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

by chance

From this reading Love may possibly destroy the appetite, but a railroad journey has a directly contrary effect.”

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

-ing form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Love may possibly destroy the appetite, but a railroad journey has a directly contrary effect.”

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

only a very short time before

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

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

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

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

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

express in speech

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

express in words

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

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

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

not giving satisfaction

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

precisely as stated

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

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

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

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

From this reading As it is, perhaps I had better speak to him,--he is sure to tell me about the cotton-spinner, and I can avail myself of that opportunity to come to the point; and now, if you have nothing better to propose, we’ll go in to breakfast.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Harry _had_ nothing better to propose--(for a vague suggestion in regard to punching old Crane’s head, if he (Crane) did not mind what he was about, could scarcely be considered in the light of a serious, practical amendment)--so they went in to breakfast accordingly.

which person or people

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

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

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading This meal appeared to be a most unsatisfactory one to “all who assembled within those walls;” for, despite the presence of every delicacy of the season, and a few over, each individual seemed labouring under some secret sorrow, and a general wet blanket damped, and hung heavy on, the spirits of the whole party; with the exception, perhaps, of Horace D’Almayne, who was unusually animated, and watched the proceedings with a look of quiet penetration.

an established custom

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

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

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Arthur Hazlehurst, with an aspect graver than his wont, replied to Harry’s appeal--“It certainly is very unfortunate that you should have selected last night, of all others, to displease my father; because, owing to the Crane offer, time is of the greatest importance; but for that I should not have cared; you would only have had to wait for a week or two, taking pains to be especially polite and deferential in the interval, and he would have totally forgotten his anger.