Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading “Have _I_ made a mistake?

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

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

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

in a blank and uncomprehending manner

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

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From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

put or send forth

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

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

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

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

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

expressive of low opinion

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

any strong feeling

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading MUTUAL EXPLANATIONS.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

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From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

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

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

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

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Have _I_ made a mistake?

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

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

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

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

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

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

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

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

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

From this reading “Have _I_ made a mistake?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

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

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

without good reason

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “Have _I_ made a mistake?

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

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

make reference to

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading “Have _I_ made a mistake?

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading MUTUAL EXPLANATIONS.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

not any; not one

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

above and across; more than

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

go across or through

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

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From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

have in common

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

not in physical motion

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

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

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

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From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

a source of difficulty

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

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

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

precisely as stated

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

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

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

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

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

at the time that

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

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

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

during the time that

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

in a willful manner

From this reading Ralph Meredith asked, when the door was shut, while he gazed blankly at his companion, and feeling convinced in his heart that no man could show the emotion which Lord Carrol manifested at the mention of Star, and willfully betray her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “If I were not confident that you _had_ made a mistake,” his lordship returned, drawing himself up with dignity, though he was still very pale and deeply agitated—“if I did not believe that you share in the misunderstanding which has been the cause of all Miss Gladstone’s trouble and my own exceeding sorrow, I could not pass lightly over the disparaging imputation which you have cast upon me to-night.

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading Have I wronged you?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Have I wronged you?”