Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading But that there was, if no repentance, a certain disgust, I cannot but believe.

third-person singular of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

(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 He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

plural of “alliance” — the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

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

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

state categorically

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

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

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading But that there was, if no repentance, a certain disgust, I cannot but believe.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that there was, if no repentance, a certain disgust, I cannot but believe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

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From this reading But that there was, if no repentance, a certain disgust, I cannot but believe.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But that there was, if no repentance, a certain disgust, I cannot but believe.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

a period of 10 years

From this reading THE LAST DECADE.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

causing destruction or much damage

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

fill with distaste

From this reading But that there was, if no repentance, a certain disgust, I cannot but believe.

inflected form of “dot” — scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

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From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

an act that fails

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

set up or found

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

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

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

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

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

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

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

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

From this reading But that there was, if no repentance, a certain disgust, I cannot but believe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

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

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

plural of “innuendo” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

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

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST DECADE.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

go away from a place

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

not any; not one

From this reading But that there was, if no repentance, a certain disgust, I cannot but believe.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

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From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

bring forth or yield

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

restricted to something

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading But that there was, if no repentance, a certain disgust, I cannot but believe.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

(law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

cut with a saw

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

express in words

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

not in physical motion

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

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

From this reading THE LAST DECADE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He would probably have said (if any one had been impertinent enough to ask, and he had condescended to reply) that he had said his say, had shot his bolt, and might leave them to produce their effect.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But that there was, if no repentance, a certain disgust, I cannot but believe.

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

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

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

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

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From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

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From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

put to use

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

precisely as stated

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

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

From this reading But that there was, if no repentance, a certain disgust, I cannot but believe.

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

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading He must have seen--he almost acknowledges that he saw--that the work which he at least thought was conservative was being utilised by others in a purely destructive spirit; he must have found himself in very unwelcome alliances; and (which is worst of all to a delicate and sensitive spirit) he must constantly have found fools dotting his _i_'s and emphasising his innuendoes in their own clumsy and Philistine fashion.

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

From this reading It would be unhistorical to assert, and unphilosophical to assume, that in the change or reversion noted at the end of the last chapter, Mr Arnold had any consciousness of relinquishment, still more to hint any definite sense of failure on his part.