Chapter XVI

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

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

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

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

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

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

From this reading This was not so easy a task as he had at first imagined.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was not so easy a task as he had at first imagined.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

past events to be put aside

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

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From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

the British cabinet minister responsible for finance

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

every day; without missing a day

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

characterized by great determination

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading This was not so easy a task as he had at first imagined.

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From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

a social unit living together

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

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

From this reading This was not so easy a task as he had at first imagined.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

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

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

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

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading This was not so easy a task as he had at first imagined.

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

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

communication between individuals

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

close or warm friendship

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

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

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

engage in

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

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

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

on one occasion

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

and nothing more

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

above and across; more than

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

have in common

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

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

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading This was not so easy a task as he had at first imagined.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

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

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

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

From this reading This was not so easy a task as he had at first imagined.

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Cashel had tasted of the pleasant fascination of easy intimacy with two young and pretty girls, eagerly bent on being agreeable to him.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

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

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

at the time that

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

belonging to which person

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Not half so skilled in means and ways, The 'hungry Greek' of classic days His cards with far less cunning plays Than eke our modern sharper!”

pull back or move away or backward

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading He was in all the full enjoyment of that rare union, the pleasure of being at home and yet an honored guest; and it was only when Linton suggested that late hours and irregular habits were but little in accordance with the decorous propriety of a family, that Cashel yielded, and consented to remove his residence to a great furnished house in “Stephen's Green,” where some bygone Chancellor once held his state.

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

From this reading When Linton had determined within himself to make Cashel “his own,” his first care was to withdraw him from the daily society of the Kennyfecks, by whose familiar intercourse a great share of influence was already enjoyed over their young guest.