Chapter IX

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

consider or hold as true

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

in good time

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will

From this reading A codicil, tending to reverse or revoke this, had evidently been in preparation, but was never fulfilled or signed.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

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

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

a female human offspring

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

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From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading A codicil, tending to reverse or revoke this, had evidently been in preparation, but was never fulfilled or signed.

put to death as punishment

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a social unit living together

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

in a free manner

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

completed to perfection

From this reading A codicil, tending to reverse or revoke this, had evidently been in preparation, but was never fulfilled or signed.

a man of refinement

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a landowner

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the act of departing

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

and nothing more

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A codicil, tending to reverse or revoke this, had evidently been in preparation, but was never fulfilled or signed.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

causing disapproval or protest

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

many times at short intervals

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

and nothing more

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A codicil, tending to reverse or revoke this, had evidently been in preparation, but was never fulfilled or signed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading A codicil, tending to reverse or revoke this, had evidently been in preparation, but was never fulfilled or signed.

plural of “proclivity” — a natural inclination

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a stipulated condition

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

on the contrary

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

change to the contrary

From this reading A codicil, tending to reverse or revoke this, had evidently been in preparation, but was never fulfilled or signed.

fail to follow suit when able and required to do so

From this reading A codicil, tending to reverse or revoke this, had evidently been in preparation, but was never fulfilled or signed.

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From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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From this reading ROLAND'S VEXATION.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading A codicil, tending to reverse or revoke this, had evidently been in preparation, but was never fulfilled or signed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

a male human offspring

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

not in physical motion

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

patient endurance especially of pain or distress

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

still in existence

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading A codicil, tending to reverse or revoke this, had evidently been in preparation, but was never fulfilled or signed.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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

From this reading A codicil, tending to reverse or revoke this, had evidently been in preparation, but was never fulfilled or signed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

in an unjust manner

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

anger produced by some annoying irritation

From this reading ROLAND'S VEXATION.

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

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

at the time that

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

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

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

during the time that

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading When Roland joined his regiment an elder brother now dead, Harry Lindsay of the Scots Guards, had been, like himself, somewhat extravagant--Harry particularly so amid the facilities afforded by London for spending freely and living fast--thus between certain bills which the later had compelled the old gentleman to accept, looking upon him, as he too often said, 'merely as the family banker,' but more especially by his betting, racing, and other proclivities peculiar to 'the Brigade,' he had so enraged the old Laird of Earlshaugh that, acted upon by the influence of his unwise 'second election,' the latter had executed a will--the obnoxious document so often referred to--completely in her favour, leaving her everything, with certain arrangements--a provision--for his surviving son Roland and his daughter Maude.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading 'In my father's house on sufferance only, it would seem!' was the half-aloud remark muttered through his teeth by Roland, when betimes next morning he was up while the dew was glittering on shrub and tree, to have a ramble, cigar in mouth, and feeling with bitterness in his heart that through the fault of another, rather than himself, he had been severely and unjustly dealt with.

but in spite of that

From this reading Thus far alone Roland had been made aware, but was still inclined to doubt the tenor of a document he had never seen, which he could not as yet see, and the copy of which, sent to him in Egypt, had been lost in the transmission as stated.