Chapter LXVI · Chapter 66

a French abbot

From this reading -- L' ABBE Dé BELLEGARDE.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

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

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

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From this reading -- L' ABBE Dé BELLEGARDE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

deem to be

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

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From this reading -- L' ABBE Dé BELLEGARDE.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

at any time

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

a specific size and style of type within a type family

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

family based on male descent

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

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

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

an attack of hysteria

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

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From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading -- L' ABBE Dé BELLEGARDE.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

common sense

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

and nothing more

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

a promise

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

cause to run

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

a person suffering from an illness

From this reading Lady Juliana raved, and had hysterics, and seemed to consider herself as the only sufferer by her daughter's misconduct.

required or under orders

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

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

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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From this reading "On n'est guères obligé aux gens qui ne nous viennent voir, que pour nous quereller, qui pendant toute une visite, ne nous disent pas une seule parole obligeante, et qui se font un plaisir malin d'attaquer notre conduite, et de nous faire entrevoir nos défauts."

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

From this reading THE Duke, although not possessed of the most delicate feelings, it may be supposed was not insensible to his dishonour.

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

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.

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

From this reading He immediately set about taking the legal measures for avenging it; and damages were awarded, which would have the effect of rendering Lord Lindore for ever an alien to his country.