Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

a friendly nation

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

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

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

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

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

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

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

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From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

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From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

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

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

put or send forth

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

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From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

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From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

without deviation

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

take exception to

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

divisible by two

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

someone who collects taxes for the government

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

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

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

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

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

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

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

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

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

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

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

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

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

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

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

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

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

form in clay, wax, etc

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

a form of address for a man

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

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From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

not one, and not any

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

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

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

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

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

on one occasion

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

possessive form of “patriarch” — title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

an angry dispute

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

on the contrary

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

a person who represents others

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

precisely, exactly

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

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

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

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

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

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

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

not known or well known

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.

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

From this reading That the new-come representative of law was responsible for their quarrel none doubted, for Mr. Bluett had arrived in an hour not auspicious from the smugglers’ standpoint.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

belonging to which person

From this reading So, at least, he declared to the Exciseman, though even Mr. Bluett, whose mind was cast in simple mould, perceived that a private hatred and a private grudge were responsible for the patriarch’s treachery, rather than any desire to do right.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was at Daleham a fortnight earlier than most people expected him, and the presence of himself and his mates had threatened directly to interfere with greater matters than he guessed.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading A week elapsed and the tragic dispute between Merry Jonathan and his ancient ally grew into a nine days’ wonder.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet the secret of a cargo, its arrival nigh Daleham and the hour and place, now came frankly into Robert Bluett’s keeping, since old Cramphorn—his friendship turned to gall under Godbeer’s heavy hands—for once followed the unfamiliar paths of rectitude.