Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

in actual fact

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

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

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

plural of “alliance” — the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

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

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

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

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

brought into existence

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

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From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

carefully weighed

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

joined together especially in a pair or pairs

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

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

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

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

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

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

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

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

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

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

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

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

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

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

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

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

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

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

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

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From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

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 Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

of or relating to the state of marriage

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

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

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

and nothing more

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

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

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

not any; not one

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

and nothing more

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

above and across; more than

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

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

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

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

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

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

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

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

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

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From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

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

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Deeply conscious of his own moderation, it was, therefore, with a sense of annoyance that Mr. Robert Vyner discovered that Captain Trimblett was actually attempting to tackle him upon the subject which he considered least suitable for discussion.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

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From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

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

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading BY no means insensible to the difficulties in the way, Joan Hartley had given no encouragement to Mr. Robert Vyner to follow up the advantage afforded him by her admission at the breakfast-table.

widely or fully known

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

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

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

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

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

which person or people

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her father’s uneasiness, coupled with the broad hints which Captain Trimblett mistook for tactfulness, only confirmed her in her resolution; and Mr. Vyner, in his calmer moments, had to admit to himself that she was right—for the present, at any rate.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

a late time of life

From this reading As to his mother, she merely seconded his father’s opinions, and, with admiration born of love and her marriage vows, filed them for reference in a memory which had on more than one occasion been a source of great embarrassment to a man who had not lived for over fifty years without changing some of them.

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

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Meantime, they were both young, and, with the confidence of youth, he looked forward to a future in which his father’s well-known views on social distinctions and fitting matrimonial alliances should have undergone a complete change.