used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
any thing at all
From this reading Did she--could she--know anything really important?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What _could_ there be behind the scenes likely to operate prejudicially as far as he was concerned?
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading What _could_ there be behind the scenes likely to operate prejudicially as far as he was concerned?
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
candournoun
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
capricesnounUS /kəˈpriːsəz/
plural of “caprice” — a sudden desire
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading What _could_ there be behind the scenes likely to operate prejudicially as far as he was concerned?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Did she--could she--know anything really important?
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did she--could she--know anything really important?
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading What _could_ there be behind the scenes likely to operate prejudicially as far as he was concerned?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
of great significance or value
From this reading Did she--could she--know anything really important?
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
Kate
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From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Did she--could she--know anything really important?
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
in the recent past
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
LawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading What _could_ there be behind the scenes likely to operate prejudicially as far as he was concerned?
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
of an obscure nature
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading What _could_ there be behind the scenes likely to operate prejudicially as far as he was concerned?
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
playfullyadverbUS /ˈpleɪfəli/
in a playful manner
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
prejudicially
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From this reading What _could_ there be behind the scenes likely to operate prejudicially as far as he was concerned?
on the contrary
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Did she--could she--know anything really important?
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
revolvedadjectiveUS /riˈvɑːlvd/
turned in a circle around an axis
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading What _could_ there be behind the scenes likely to operate prejudicially as far as he was concerned?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did she--could she--know anything really important?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
Tessie
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From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What _could_ there be behind the scenes likely to operate prejudicially as far as he was concerned?
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
Trevanion
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From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
undreamedadjectiveUS /ənˈdriːmd/
not imagined even in a dream
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
a message informing of danger
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What _could_ there be behind the scenes likely to operate prejudicially as far as he was concerned?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading More than once--many times, in fact--Lance Trevanion revolved in his mind the strange mysterious warning which he had received from Tessie Lawless.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should he not go to this place which Kate had named, stating playfully that it was rather an out-of-the-way hole, but one which, as he was always praising up the beauties of English scenery, he might like to see?
but in spite of that
From this reading Careless, indeed reckless, as he had become lately in the gratification of his caprices; safe in the possession of wealth hitherto undreamed of and daily increasing; basking in a local splendour of reputation based on the broad pedestal of success, there was yet something in the girl's earnest tones and candour of mien which awed and impressed him.
