Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

cause great unhappiness for; distress

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

later than; following

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

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

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

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

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

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

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

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

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

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From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

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

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

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From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

a female human offspring

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

rules governing socially acceptable behavior

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

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From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

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

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

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

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

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

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

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

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

the act of tarrying

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

any unwholesome or desperate condition

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

social deportment

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

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From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

not any; not one

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

above and across; more than

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

having a point

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

-ing form of “prejudice” — disadvantage by prejudice

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

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From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

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From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

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

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

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

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

badly timed

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Let us be thankful," said he, "that poor Beauclerk was spared some lingering malady and the shattering disappointments of a public career.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

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

From this reading His lordship, in his secret heart, was by no means sorry for Reckage's untimely death.

showing sorrow

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.

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

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Lord Garrow, after much cautious consideration, had decided that Lady Sara could not absent herself from the d'Alchingens' party without exciting unfavourable comment, and so prejudicing her future relationship with the Duke of Marshire.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading An orthodox faith in a better, happier world assisted his conscience over the many difficulties which afflict a strong sense of good manners.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Good manners demanded some show of grief at the young man's melancholy end; but, as his lordship pointed out to his weeping daughter, higher reflections ought to triumph over the vulgar instincts of sorrow, and an etiquette almost heathenish.