Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

not functioning properly

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

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From this reading “OH, MY AMY!

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

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Lowther was quite prepared to make good use of any accident which seemed likely to help him.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

without doubt or question

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

with dexterity; in a dexterous manner

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

an official engaged in international negotiations

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

the organ of sight

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

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

From this reading Mr. Lowther was quite prepared to make good use of any accident which seemed likely to help him.

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

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

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From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Mr. Lowther was quite prepared to make good use of any accident which seemed likely to help him.

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

From this reading Mr. Lowther was quite prepared to make good use of any accident which seemed likely to help him.

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

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Mr. Lowther was quite prepared to make good use of any accident which seemed likely to help him.

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From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

occurring by chance

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

engage in

From this reading Mr. Lowther was quite prepared to make good use of any accident which seemed likely to help him.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

a wise and trusted guide and advisor

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MINE NO MORE!”

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

From this reading MINE NO MORE!”

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Lowther was quite prepared to make good use of any accident which seemed likely to help him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “OH, MY AMY!

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

not any; not one

From this reading MINE NO MORE!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “OH, MY AMY!

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

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

above and across; more than

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Mr. Lowther was quite prepared to make good use of any accident which seemed likely to help him.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

cut with a saw

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

only a very short time before

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mr. Lowther was quite prepared to make good use of any accident which seemed likely to help him.

seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

inspiring awe

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

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

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

the act of using

From this reading Mr. Lowther was quite prepared to make good use of any accident which seemed likely to help him.

precisely as stated

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

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

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Francis Tredethlyn drove his friend down to Richmond at a rattling pace, but he scarcely spoke half-a-dozen words throughout the journey; and Harcourt Lowther, keeping the watchful eye of the master upon his pupil, saw that something was amiss.

but in spite of that

From this reading Now although the Cornishman’s guide and Mentor had his plans, very definite plans, as clearly drawn out as the great Duke’s arrangements for Waterloo,--which wondrous victory was _not_ quite the lucky accident our neighbours imagine it to have been; yet he was far too wise a diplomatist to ignore the sublime opportunities which chance sometimes throws in the way of a schemer, shattering the complicated machinery so dexterously and patiently put together, and opening a new and easy way to success over the ruins of the old road.