Chapter IV · A Surprise for Desmond

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

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading But now, to his amazement, he had learned of the real relationship existing between his uncle and the Squireen.

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

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

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

From this reading He had grown to early manhood in the unquestioning belief that such would be the case.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading He had grown to early manhood in the unquestioning belief that such would be the case.

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

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But now, to his amazement, he had learned of the real relationship existing between his uncle and the Squireen.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He had grown to early manhood in the unquestioning belief that such would be the case.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

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From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He had grown to early manhood in the unquestioning belief that such would be the case.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

the state of being total and complete

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

presently existing

From this reading But now, to his amazement, he had learned of the real relationship existing between his uncle and the Squireen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Up to that moment, Mr. Conseltine had thought it well to keep the knowledge from his son.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He had grown to early manhood in the unquestioning belief that such would be the case.

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

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

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

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

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

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

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

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

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

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

in an intellectual manner

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Up to that moment, Mr. Conseltine had thought it well to keep the knowledge from his son.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Up to that moment, Mr. Conseltine had thought it well to keep the knowledge from his son.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Up to that moment, Mr. Conseltine had thought it well to keep the knowledge from his son.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading But now, to his amazement, he had learned of the real relationship existing between his uncle and the Squireen.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading He had grown to early manhood in the unquestioning belief that such would be the case.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

a particular point in time

From this reading Up to that moment, Mr. Conseltine had thought it well to keep the knowledge from his son.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

as might be expected

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

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

From this reading But now, to his amazement, he had learned of the real relationship existing between his uncle and the Squireen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

the local environment

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

an insufficient quantity or number

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

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

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading But now, to his amazement, he had learned of the real relationship existing between his uncle and the Squireen.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading But now, to his amazement, he had learned of the real relationship existing between his uncle and the Squireen.

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

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

a male human offspring

From this reading Up to that moment, Mr. Conseltine had thought it well to keep the knowledge from his son.

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

From this reading But now, to his amazement, he had learned of the real relationship existing between his uncle and the Squireen.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He had grown to early manhood in the unquestioning belief that such would be the case.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

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

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Up to that moment, Mr. Conseltine had thought it well to keep the knowledge from his son.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

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

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading But now, to his amazement, he had learned of the real relationship existing between his uncle and the Squireen.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading He had made up his mind quite easily and naturally that his uncle’s belongings should come to him in their entirety along with the title.

not inclined to ask questions

From this reading He had grown to early manhood in the unquestioning belief that such would be the case.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

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

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

(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 Up to that moment, Mr. Conseltine had thought it well to keep the knowledge from his son.

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

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.

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

From this reading He had grown to early manhood in the unquestioning belief that such would be the case.

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

From this reading Mr. Richard Conseltine, junior, was not a young man of brilliant parts, but, like most intellectually slow people, he made up for the paucity of his ideas by the intensity with which he dwelt on those he possessed.