Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

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

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

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

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

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

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

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From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

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

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

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

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

for the reason that

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

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

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

with brightness

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

power to direct or determine

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

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

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

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

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

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

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

divisible by two

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

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

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

a social unit living together

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

completed to perfection

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

in a gradual manner

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

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

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

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

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

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

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

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

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

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

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

a relaxed comfortable feeling

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

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

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

engage in

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

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

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

not any; not one

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

incited, especially deliberately, to anger

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

past form of “reappear” — appear again

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

express in words

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

a male human offspring

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

carry out

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

moderately warm

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

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

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

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

From this reading Barty Mangan fulfilled his father's behests, and on Saturday, he drove his mother to Coppinger's Court.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

in the direction of

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

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

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

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

From this reading He'll take up no case but what pleases him, and he'll touch nothing if he thinks he'll make money out of it!"

forceful exertion

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

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

From this reading The surprising aspect of the fact was that he should be able, in any degree, to handle a car, the control of energy being an effort foreign to his nature.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What in his mother was laziness, was with him transmuted to languor; his father's vigour and decision became in Barty a sort of tepid obstinacy, and the Doctor's fierce and fighting allegiance to his Church reappeared in his son as a peevish conscientiousness, that had provoked a friend of the family to say: "Barty's a dam' bad solicitor!

in the company of; together with

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He drove a motor well; not brilliantly, like Larry, because Barty did nothing brilliantly, but capably and gently, with consideration for donkey-carts, with respect for horses, with kindness towards pedestrians, even without animosity towards cur-dogs.