Chapter X · Chapter 10

forsake, leave behind

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

(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 squire had not slept all night, and his appearance was almost haggard.

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

From this reading The squire had not slept all night, and his appearance was almost haggard.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The squire had not slept all night, and his appearance was almost haggard.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Randal dressed in haste, and went first to Limmer's hotel.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

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

From this reading He found the parson with Mr. Hazeldean, and endeavouring in vain to soothe him.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Randal dressed in haste, and went first to Limmer's hotel.

set up or found

From this reading He found the parson with Mr. Hazeldean, and endeavouring in vain to soothe him.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

in a grievous manner

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The squire had not slept all night, and his appearance was almost haggard.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Randal dressed in haste, and went first to Limmer's hotel.

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

From this reading He found the parson with Mr. Hazeldean, and endeavouring in vain to soothe him.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

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

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

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

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

the state of being honored

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Randal dressed in haste, and went first to Limmer's hotel.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

in an incoherent manner

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

in an irrevocable manner

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

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

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

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

From this reading Randal dressed in haste, and went first to Limmer's hotel.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The squire had not slept all night, and his appearance was almost haggard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The squire had not slept all night, and his appearance was almost haggard.

a brief written record

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading He found the parson with Mr. Hazeldean, and endeavouring in vain to soothe him.

make peace with

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

on the contrary

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

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

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The squire had not slept all night, and his appearance was almost haggard.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading He found the parson with Mr. Hazeldean, and endeavouring in vain to soothe him.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading He found the parson with Mr. Hazeldean, and endeavouring in vain to soothe him.

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

From this reading And the second note was from the squire himself--short, and far less cordial than usual--requesting Mr. Leslie to call on him.

(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 Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Randal dressed in haste, and went first to Limmer's hotel.

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

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He found the parson with Mr. Hazeldean, and endeavouring in vain to soothe him.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Early the next morning Randal received two notes, one from Frank, written in great agitation, begging Randal to see and propitiate his father, whom he feared he had grievously offended; and then running off, rather incoherently, into protestations that his honour as well as his affections were engaged irrevocably to Beatrice, and that her, at least, he could never abandon.