Chapter XII

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

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

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

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

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

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

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

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

irritable as if suffering from indigestion

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

all the loaves of bread baked at the same time

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

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

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

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From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

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From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

a period of 100 years

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

no longer in force or use; inactive

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

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From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

plural of “dick” — someone who is a detective

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

having the place or position changed

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

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From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

the act of departing

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

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

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

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From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

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

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

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

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

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

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

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

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

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

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

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

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

a single distinct event

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

immediately past

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

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

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

a particular point in time

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

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From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

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From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

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

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

a midday meal

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

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

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The general’s temper truly was like a pistol with a hair-trigger (as I had afterwards further occasion to observe), going off at the slightest touch, and requiring infinite caution in the handling.

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

From this reading My last chapter left us seated around the social board at Tiffin.

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From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

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

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

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

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

which person or people

From this reading He had a history for every batch; generally ramifying into almost interminable anecdotes of the Dicks and Bobs, defunct _bon vivans_ of other days, who in the course of half a century had partaken of his hospitality.

plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Like many old Indians of that day, and I may add, most old gentlemen, the general piqued himself on the quality of his wines.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A little incident occurred during this meal, which for a moment disturbed the harmony of the party, and, whilst strongly elucidating the character given by Mrs. Delaval of her father, showed that her caution to me, to be on my guard with the atrabilious old hero, was not bestowed without reason.