Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

past form of “advocate” — push for something

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Even before misfortune had affected his intellect, his temper was violent, and his nature impracticable.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

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

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

only a very short time before

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Even before misfortune had affected his intellect, his temper was violent, and his nature impracticable.

someone who claims a benefit or right or title

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

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From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

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

From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

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From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

having made preparations

From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

-ing form of “effect” — produce

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

divisible by two

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

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From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

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

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

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

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

From this reading Even before misfortune had affected his intellect, his temper was violent, and his nature impracticable.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading Even before misfortune had affected his intellect, his temper was violent, and his nature impracticable.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

a state of separation between persons or groups

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

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

From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

characteristic of maturity

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Even before misfortune had affected his intellect, his temper was violent, and his nature impracticable.

an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

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

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Even before misfortune had affected his intellect, his temper was violent, and his nature impracticable.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

above and across; more than

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

the possibility of future success

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

part with a possession or right

From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

done under pressure

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

in the second place

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

get by special effort

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

the act of searching for something

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Even before misfortune had affected his intellect, his temper was violent, and his nature impracticable.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Such aid as he could proffer, therefore, promised little, and Dan felt more than half disposed to relinquish it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Although, in his isolation, he had grasped eagerly even at such co-operation as that of Curtis, the more he thought over the matter, the less reason did he see to rejoice in the alliance.

up to a particular time

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Even before misfortune had affected his intellect, his temper was violent, and his nature impracticable.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

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

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

which person or people

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

belonging to which person

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MacNaghten's object in seeking an interview with Fagan was to ascertain, in the first place, who that claimant to the estate was whose views he advocated; and, secondly, what prospect there might be of effecting some species of compromise which should secure to my mother a reasonable competence.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading Always yielding to impulse far more than to mature judgment, he rushed madly on, scrambling from difficulty to difficulty, and barely extricated from one mishap till involved in another.