Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

the state of being absent

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

(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 “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

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

From this reading LUCY BLYTH HAS AN EYE ON “LANDED PROPERTY.”

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

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

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

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

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

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

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From this reading “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

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

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

-ing form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

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From this reading LUCY BLYTH HAS AN EYE ON “LANDED PROPERTY.”

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

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

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

corresponding in size or degree or extent

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

required by rule

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

the act of departing

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

the organ of sight

From this reading LUCY BLYTH HAS AN EYE ON “LANDED PROPERTY.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

possessive form of “fuller” — United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

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

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

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

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LUCY BLYTH HAS AN EYE ON “LANDED PROPERTY.”

excessively quick

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

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

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

the state of being honored

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

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

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

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

From this reading “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading LUCY BLYTH HAS AN EYE ON “LANDED PROPERTY.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

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

From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading LUCY BLYTH HAS AN EYE ON “LANDED PROPERTY.”

possessive form of “lucy” — incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

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

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

the force of workers available

From this reading “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

absolutely essential

From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LUCY BLYTH HAS AN EYE ON “LANDED PROPERTY.”

on one occasion

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

a course of conduct

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

the property of being pliant and flexible

From this reading “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading LUCY BLYTH HAS AN EYE ON “LANDED PROPERTY.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

a person who receives something

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

to go back over again

From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

having or showing self-esteem

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

plausible but false

From this reading “Avaunt all specious pliancy of mind In men of low degree, all smooth pretence!

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

the act of turning aside suddenly

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

the trait of avoiding excesses

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

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

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

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

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

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

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

in the direction of

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

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

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

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From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

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

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading I better like a blunt indifference And self-respecting slowness, disinclined To win me at first sight:--and be there joined Patience and temperance with this high reserve,-- Honour that knows the path and will not swerve; Affections which if put to the proof are kind; And piety towards God.”

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading _Wordsworth._ It will be necessary to retrace our steps a little, and turn our attention to Lucy Blyth and the heir of the House of Waverdale.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Lucy’s hasty and unexpected departure from Waverdale Hall and Squire Fuller’s compulsory absence on county business, had prevented that grateful recipient of her services and hearty admirer of her character from rendering her at once the thanks to which she was entitled, and from bestowing on her such reward as was in any sense commensurate with the exceeding value of the good work she had wrought.