Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

later than; following

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

anew

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

(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 That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

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

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

have the idea for

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

plural of “destination” — the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading The music teacher's letters were never sent to their intended destinations.

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

From this reading I did not think it best to forward it to her.

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading I did not think it best to forward it to her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

pretentiously elegant

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The music teacher's letters were never sent to their intended destinations.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I did not think it best to forward it to her.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

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 Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

the literary culture

From this reading The music teacher's letters were never sent to their intended destinations.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

without pity; in a merciless manner

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The music teacher's letters were never sent to their intended destinations.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

on one occasion

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

morally rigorous and strict

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The music teacher's letters were never sent to their intended destinations.

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

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading The music teacher's letters were never sent to their intended destinations.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The music teacher's letters were never sent to their intended destinations.

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

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I did not think it best to forward it to her.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

arousing affect

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mercy and forgiveness, bestowed at the proper time, are among the best preventives of a course of crime once entered upon.

precisely as stated

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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

From this reading The music teacher's letters were never sent to their intended destinations.

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

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

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

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Such was the end of the music teacher; and not the least interesting fact touching him was, that he was from one of the first New England families, well educated, expelled college in his second year for some "romantic conduct" which bordered on crime, and was shunned by his high-toned Puritanic relations,--mercilessly treated, in short,--and to this fact, I conceive, may be attributed his downfall in part.

a late time of life

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading That to the young lady was very kindly, telling her that his love for her was an infatuation, from which he had broken away; that they were not suited to live together after all; that she would probably never hear from him again, for years at least (!), and that he hoped her every joy.