Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

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From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

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From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

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

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

showing adoration

From this reading Possibly a vision of an adoring and devoted retainer may here present itself.

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

From this reading Possibly a vision of an adoring and devoted retainer may here present itself.

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

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

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

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Robert Evans was the butler at Mount Music.

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

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

of short duration or distance

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Robert Evans was the butler at Mount Music.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

carefully weighed

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

without stop or interruption

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

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From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Possibly a vision of an adoring and devoted retainer may here present itself.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

to make a mistake or be incorrect

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

set up or found

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading Robert Evans was the butler at Mount Music.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

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

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

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

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Possibly a vision of an adoring and devoted retainer may here present itself.

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

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

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

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

close or warm friendship

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Possibly a vision of an adoring and devoted retainer may here present itself.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Possibly a vision of an adoring and devoted retainer may here present itself.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

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

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

attach to a support

From this reading Robert Evans was the butler at Mount Music.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Robert Evans was the butler at Mount Music.

not any; not one

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

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

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

a human being

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

by chance

From this reading Possibly a vision of an adoring and devoted retainer may here present itself.

emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

From this reading Possibly a vision of an adoring and devoted retainer may here present itself.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Robert Evans was the butler at Mount Music.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

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From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

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

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

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

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

not rigorous

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

not important

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

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

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Possibly a vision of an adoring and devoted retainer may here present itself.

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

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

at the time that

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

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

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

which person or people

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was one person who viewed the enthusiastic intimacy that had sprung up between the houses of Coppinger and Talbot-Lowry, with a disapproval as deep as it was prejudiced.

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

From this reading It was a person whose opinion might, by the thoughtless, be considered unimportant, but in this the thoughtless would greatly err.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.

a late time of life

From this reading He had held that position since the year 1859, from which statement a brief and unexacting calculation will establish the fact that he had taken office when his present master was no more than twenty-one years old and, it being now 1894, he had so continued for 35 years.