used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG FRIENDS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
exhale hard
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
put or send forth
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
give encouragement to
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
divisible by two
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
at any time
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
set up or found
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AMONG FRIENDS.
fulness
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From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
in the recent past
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
Marmaduke
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From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
Massingberd
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From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
not any; not one
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
term of address for a man
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
SwingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Still, he knew that I had been lately communicated with concerning it--for at first the blow had fallen on its object with such force and fulness that those about him had really not liked to let me know the extent of the mischief I might have committed--and he imagined that I had now come up in mere friendly sorrow to cheer and comfort him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We found Marmaduke Heath in a less morbid state of mind than we had expected.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The die having been cast--the time given him by Sir Massingberd for his return and so-called reconciliation with that worthy having already elapsed without any action on the part of his uncle, the effect of that "Captain Swing"-like epistle was slowly wearing off.
produce a literary work
From this reading No one ever revived the matter in his presence, nor, as we have seen, was he permitted even to write upon the subject.
