used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
ALLUSIONnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading RICHARD IS DETERMINED, AND SOME ALLUSION IS MADE TO "WATERMELONS."
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RICHARD IS DETERMINED, AND SOME ALLUSION IS MADE TO "WATERMELONS."
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Probably none of them intended to carry their opposition any farther than to express their disapprobation of the new regulation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
for the reason that
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
(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 There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Probably none of them intended to carry their opposition any farther than to express their disapprobation of the new regulation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
wanted intensely
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
characterized by great determination
From this reading RICHARD IS DETERMINED, AND SOME ALLUSION IS MADE TO "WATERMELONS."
disapprobationnoun
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading Probably none of them intended to carry their opposition any farther than to express their disapprobation of the new regulation.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
give expression to
From this reading Probably none of them intended to carry their opposition any farther than to express their disapprobation of the new regulation.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Probably none of them intended to carry their opposition any farther than to express their disapprobation of the new regulation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
let have
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RICHARD IS DETERMINED, AND SOME ALLUSION IS MADE TO "WATERMELONS."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
and nothing more
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading RICHARD IS DETERMINED, AND SOME ALLUSION IS MADE TO "WATERMELONS."
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
Nevers
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From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Probably none of them intended to carry their opposition any farther than to express their disapprobation of the new regulation.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
not one, and not any
From this reading Probably none of them intended to carry their opposition any farther than to express their disapprobation of the new regulation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Probably none of them intended to carry their opposition any farther than to express their disapprobation of the new regulation.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably none of them intended to carry their opposition any farther than to express their disapprobation of the new regulation.
propensitiesnounUS /prəˈpensətiz/
plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
Redman
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From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading Probably none of them intended to carry their opposition any farther than to express their disapprobation of the new regulation.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD IS DETERMINED, AND SOME ALLUSION IS MADE TO "WATERMELONS."
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
an educational institution
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading RICHARD IS DETERMINED, AND SOME ALLUSION IS MADE TO "WATERMELONS."
spitefullyadverb
in a maliciously spiteful manner
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys of the Institute believed they had a real grievance, for it seemed harsh and needless to deprive them of some of their best hours for amusement.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RICHARD IS DETERMINED, AND SOME ALLUSION IS MADE TO "WATERMELONS."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
WATERMELONSnounUS /ˈwɔːtərmelənz/
plural of “watermelon” — an African melon
From this reading RICHARD IS DETERMINED, AND SOME ALLUSION IS MADE TO "WATERMELONS."
at the time that
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
which person or people
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It looked just as though the principal was angry because he could not ascertain who had broken the rules of the school, and spitefully intended to punish the innocent with the guilty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
but in spite of that
From this reading There had been a time when Richard Grant would have desired no better fun than to engage in such a mutiny as that proposed by Nevers and Redman; and he was not yet so far removed from his evil propensities as to be able to decline the proposition.
