Chapter IV

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

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

(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 Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

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

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

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

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

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

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

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

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

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

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

a light brown raw cane sugar from Guyana

From this reading PROSPERITY IMPOVERISHES IN DEMERARA.

having made preparations

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

your usual mood

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

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

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

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From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

take exception to

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

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

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

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From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

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

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

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

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

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

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

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

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

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From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

third-person singular of “impoverish” — make poor

From this reading PROSPERITY IMPOVERISHES IN DEMERARA.

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

From this reading PROSPERITY IMPOVERISHES IN DEMERARA.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

hear with intention

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

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From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

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

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

involved in a kind of operation

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

relating to or involving money

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading PROSPERITY IMPOVERISHES IN DEMERARA.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

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

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

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

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

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

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

be seated

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

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

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

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

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

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

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

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

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He ascribed this gentleman’s treatment of his slaves, not to any love of tyranny for its own sake, but to the grand error of regarding human beings as property, operating upon pecuniary interest.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

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

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Alfred was not at all disposed to gainsay what his father protested about Mr. Mitchelson’s native kindliness of disposition.

at the time that

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

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

From this reading He remembered the days when it was a common indulgence to be carried about the grounds in Mr. Mitchelson’s arms, or to sit on his knee, and listen to stories of that England to which he was to go, some time or other.

which person or people

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though, therefore, it was impossible to regard him with the same esteem as if he had known how to respect the rights of his fellow-men, Alfred was not disposed to visit the sins of a system upon an individual who had always treated him with kindness; and he therefore met his old friend’s cordial greeting with frank good-humour.