adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The father went so far as to say, in his private family circle, that he feared Mr Clennam was not a man of high instincts.
Clennam
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From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
darkenverbUS /ˈdɑːrkən/
become dark or darker
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
didn't
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From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The father went so far as to say, in his private family circle, that he feared Mr Clennam was not a man of high instincts.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The father went so far as to say, in his private family circle, that he feared Mr Clennam was not a man of high instincts.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
fatherlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːðərli/
like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The father went so far as to say, in his private family circle, that he feared Mr Clennam was not a man of high instincts.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The father went so far as to say, in his private family circle, that he feared Mr Clennam was not a man of high instincts.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading The father went so far as to say, in his private family circle, that he feared Mr Clennam was not a man of high instincts.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The father went so far as to say, in his private family circle, that he feared Mr Clennam was not a man of high instincts.
Marshalsea
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From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
obtusenessnoun
the quality of being slow to understand
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The father went so far as to say, in his private family circle, that he feared Mr Clennam was not a man of high instincts.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
rationounUS /ˈreɪʃioʊ/
the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading The father went so far as to say, in his private family circle, that he feared Mr Clennam was not a man of high instincts.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
shortcomingnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋ/
a failing or deficiency
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The father went so far as to say, in his private family circle, that he feared Mr Clennam was not a man of high instincts.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
TestimonialnounUS /ˌtestəˈmoʊniəl/
something that serves as evidence
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His obtuseness on the great Testimonial question was not calculated to awaken admiration in the paternal breast, but had rather a tendency to give offence in that sensitive quarter, and to be regarded as a positive shortcoming in point of gentlemanly feeling.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The father went so far as to say, in his private family circle, that he feared Mr Clennam was not a man of high instincts.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was happy, he observed, in his public capacity as leader and representative of the College, to receive Mr Clennam when he called to pay his respects; but he didn’t find that he got on with him personally.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An impression of disappointment, occasioned by the discovery that Mr Clennam scarcely possessed that delicacy for which, in the confidence of his nature, he had been inclined to give him credit, began to darken the fatherly mind in connection with that gentleman.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr Clennam did not increase in favour with the Father of the Marshalsea in the ratio of his increasing visits.
