Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

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

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

later than; following

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

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

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

for the reason that

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

express strong disapproval of

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

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From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

accept an excuse for

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

a social unit living together

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

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

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

-ing form of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

engage in

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

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

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

on one occasion

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

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From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

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

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

make reference to

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

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

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

not in physical motion

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

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

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

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

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

up to a particular time

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

in the direction of

From this reading "I intend this letter to be read after my death, and I purpose calling it plainly a Justification of my conduct towards my Niece.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

except if; if not

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

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

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

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

From this reading "--It was in the April month of 1827 that the villain who was the ruin of my niece, and the dishonor of the once respectable family to which she belonged, first came to Dibbledean.

which person or people

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

belonging to which person

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.

in a wicked evil manner

From this reading Not because I think my conduct wants any excuse--but because others, ignorant of my true motives, may think that my actions want justifying, and may wickedly condemn me unless I make some such statement in my own defense as the present.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

the words that are spoken

From this reading The relation to whom I refer has been--" (Here Mat, who had read carefully thus far, grew impatient, and growling out some angry words, guided himself hastily down the letter with his finger till he arrived at the second paragraph.)

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

From this reading There may still be living one member of my late brother's family, whose voice would, I feel sure, be raised against me for what I have done.