Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

giving an advantage

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

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From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

(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 Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

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

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

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

From this reading Simply, for that you never got; And you 'll get something yet.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Be grateful too! you ask, “for what?”

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

From this reading Be grateful too! you ask, “for what?”

for the reason that

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

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From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

a social unit living together

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Be grateful too! you ask, “for what?”

a man of refinement

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Simply, for that you never got; And you 'll get something yet.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Simply, for that you never got; And you 'll get something yet.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Be grateful too! you ask, “for what?”

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

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

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

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

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

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

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

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

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From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

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From this reading Simply, for that you never got; And you 'll get something yet.

a statesman of Florence who advocated a strong central government (1469-1527)

From this reading Machiavelli Travestied.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

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

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Simply, for that you never got; And you 'll get something yet.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

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

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

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

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

by chance

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

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

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

and nothing more

From this reading Simply, for that you never got; And you 'll get something yet.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

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

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Simply, for that you never got; And you 'll get something yet.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Simply, for that you never got; And you 'll get something yet.

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

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

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

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

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

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Be grateful too! you ask, “for what?”

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From this reading Machiavelli Travestied.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

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

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Be grateful too! you ask, “for what?”

which person or people

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now, judging Mr. Corrigan by this rule, he came to the conclusion that the old gentleman had not received his addresses with all the warmth that might be expected;--possibly, in the hope of a more advantageous offer; possibly, because, in his old Irish pride of family, he had got to learn who this Mr. Linton was, what his connections, and what position they held in the society of their own country.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Mr. Linton, like a large majority of the cunning people in this world, made the mistake of supposing that every one had an “after-thought,”--some secret mental reservation in all he said; that, in fact, no one told “the whole truth” on any subject.

but in spite of that

From this reading Simply, for that you never got; And you 'll get something yet.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Be grateful too! you ask, “for what?”