Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

(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 The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

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

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

large but transportable armament

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

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

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

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From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

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

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

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From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

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From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

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From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

lacking spontaneity; not natural

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

people who are defeated

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

uplifting enlightenment

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

divisible by two

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

a social unit living together

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

set up or found

From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

the act of departing

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

having received what was desired

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

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

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

an event that happens

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

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

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

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

From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

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

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

close or warm friendship

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

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From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

march in a procession

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

of very great significance

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

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

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

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From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

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

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

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

From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The march on Castlebar, the choice of the mountain-road, ‘which led past the position occupied by the Royalists, the attack and capture of the artillery, had all to be related by me for the edification of such as were not conversant with French; and I could observe that however discomfited by the conduct of the militia, they fully relied on the regiments of the line and the artillery.

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

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

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

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

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

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

precisely as stated

From this reading I found a very pleasant party assembled around the bishop’s breakfast-table at Killala.

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

From this reading A cordial good feeling seemed to prevail on every subject, and even the reserve which might be thought natural on the momentous events then happening was exchanged for a most candid and frank discussion of all that was going forward, which, I must own, astonished as much as it gratified me.

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

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.

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

From this reading Nothing could be less constrained, more easy, or more agreeable, than the tone of intimacy which in a few days had grown up between them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bishop and his family were all there, with Charost and his staff, and some three or four other officers from Ballina.