Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

moving forward

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

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

From this reading RICHARD AND CASPAR.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus

From this reading RICHARD AND CASPAR.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

not accessible to view

From this reading The same hour in which the sad news reached Caspar, he set out to secure, if possible, the treasures he had concealed.

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

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

issue a decree

From this reading The decree of the parliament had gone forth that Raglan should be destroyed.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading The decree of the parliament had gone forth that Raglan should be destroyed.

having the power or quality of deciding

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

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From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The decree of the parliament had gone forth that Raglan should be destroyed.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The decree of the parliament had gone forth that Raglan should be destroyed.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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

From this reading The same hour in which the sad news reached Caspar, he set out to secure, if possible, the treasures he had concealed.

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

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The same hour in which the sad news reached Caspar, he set out to secure, if possible, the treasures he had concealed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

of great significance or value

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

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 Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

provide commentary for a film, for example

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The same hour in which the sad news reached Caspar, he set out to secure, if possible, the treasures he had concealed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

and nothing more

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The same hour in which the sad news reached Caspar, he set out to secure, if possible, the treasures he had concealed.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading The decree of the parliament had gone forth that Raglan should be destroyed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The same hour in which the sad news reached Caspar, he set out to secure, if possible, the treasures he had concealed.

a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves

From this reading The decree of the parliament had gone forth that Raglan should be destroyed.

with speed

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The same hour in which the sad news reached Caspar, he set out to secure, if possible, the treasures he had concealed.

narrate or give a detailed account of

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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From this reading RICHARD AND CASPAR.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The same hour in which the sad news reached Caspar, he set out to secure, if possible, the treasures he had concealed.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

only a very short time before

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

get by special effort

From this reading The same hour in which the sad news reached Caspar, he set out to secure, if possible, the treasures he had concealed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The same hour in which the sad news reached Caspar, he set out to secure, if possible, the treasures he had concealed.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The decree of the parliament had gone forth that Raglan should be destroyed.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

in the near future

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading The same hour in which the sad news reached Caspar, he set out to secure, if possible, the treasures he had concealed.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

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

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

during the time that

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

belonging to which person

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I have now to recount a small adventure, to which it would scarcely be worth while to afford a place, were it not for the important fact that it opened to Richard a great window not only in Dorothy's history while she lived at the castle, but, which was of far more importance, into the character moulding that history--for character has far more to do with determining history than history has to do with determining character.

but in spite of that

From this reading Without the interview whose circumstances I am about to narrate, Richard could not so soon at least have done justice to a character which had been, if not keeping parallel pace with his own, yet advancing rapidly in the same direction.