used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
see with attention
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
BurnhamnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
Conway
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From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
Dennis
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From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
without deviation
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
Dr
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From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
Erskine
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From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
communicated in words
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
a boy or man
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
MOMMIE
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From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
pastoratenoun
pastors collectively
From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
scholarlyadjectiveUS /ˈskɑːlərli/
characteristic of scholars or scholarship
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
straitened
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From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
required or under orders
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
undoubted
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From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
which person or people
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Mr. Conway was quite as much in touch with the fashionable world as a clergyman could well be; he had been brought up in its atmosphere and had turned from what were supposed to be very alluring prospects to live the comparatively straitened life of a minister of the gospel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading If, without being directly appealed to for advice, the minister could be drawn into an expression of opinion about these questionable matters, it would certainly help; and under her skilful management he expressed himself; but behold, he was on the wrong side!
a late time of life
From this reading At least he was not on the side that Ruth Burnham, having been for years accustomed to the pastorate of Dr. Dennis, had taken it for granted that he would be.
but in spite of that
From this reading "NEVER MIND, MOMMIE" YET in thinking it over, this course had seemed to Mrs. Burnham eminently wise.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His undoubted scholarship commended him especially to a young fellow like Erskine who came of a scholarly line.
