Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

(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 But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

Having no one else present.

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

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

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading And indeed I think that the sway of the balance hung upon the company we were in.

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

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

show off

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

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From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

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

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading And indeed I think that the sway of the balance hung upon the company we were in.

express strong disapproval of

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

divisible by two

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

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From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

a social unit living together

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

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From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

in a free manner

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

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

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

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

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

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

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading And indeed I think that the sway of the balance hung upon the company we were in.

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

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

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

From this reading And indeed I think that the sway of the balance hung upon the company we were in.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading And indeed I think that the sway of the balance hung upon the company we were in.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

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

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

plural of “justice” — the quality of being just or fair

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

with honesty

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

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

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

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From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

not any; not one

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

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

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

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From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

many times at short intervals

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

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From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

on the contrary

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

possessing material wealth

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading And indeed I think that the sway of the balance hung upon the company we were in.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And indeed I think that the sway of the balance hung upon the company we were in.

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

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And indeed I think that the sway of the balance hung upon the company we were in.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

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

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

male cat

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

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

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

precisely as stated

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

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

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

(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 And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

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

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

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

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

which person or people

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR Now although Mr. Faggus was so clever, and generous, and celebrated, I know not whether, upon the whole, we were rather proud of him as a member of our family, or inclined to be ashamed of him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But with the rich parsons of the neighbourhood, or the justices (who came round now and then, and were glad to ride up to a warm farm-house), or even the well-to-do tradesmen of Porlock--in a word, any settled power, which was afraid of losing things--with all of them we were very shy of claiming our kinship to that great outlaw.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading And sure, I should pity, as well as condemn him though our ways in the world were so different, knowing as I do his story; which knowledge, methinks, would often lead us to let alone God's prerogative--judgment, and hold by man's privilege--pity.

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

From this reading For instance, with the boys at Brendon--for there is no village at Oare--I was exceeding proud to talk of him, and would freely brag of my Cousin Tom.