14
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From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
28
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From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
3,946
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From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
(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 He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
Aubrey
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From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
Aubrey's
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From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
Aubreys
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From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
see with attention
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
dearly loved
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
confined by bonds
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
wanted intensely
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
divisible by two
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
a social unit living together
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
promote over another
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
set up or found
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
GammonnounUS /ˈɡæmən/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
Gammon's
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From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
a man of refinement
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
come to pass
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
high-born
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From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
inextricableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnekstrɪkʌbəl/
not permitting extrication; incapable of being disentangled or untied
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
Messrs
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From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
munificencenoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
not any; not one
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
palsying
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From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
QuirknounUS /kwɜːrk/
a strange attitude or habit
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
express in words
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
get by special effort
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
senatorialadjectiveUS /ˌsenəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to senators
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
SnapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
express in speech
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
straitened
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From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
Titmousenoun
small insectivorous birds
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
unencumberedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnenˈkʌmbərd/
free of encumbrance
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
uninstructiveadjective
failing to instruct
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
precisely as stated
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
look attentively
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bound hand and foot--so to speak--as Mr. Aubrey felt himself, and entirely at the mercy of Mr. Titmouse and his solicitors, Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap, what could he do but submit to almost any terms on which they chose to insist?
belonging to which person
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Seeing that no one can be so secure, but that all this, or something of the like kind, may one day or other happen to him, 'tis hoped that it will be found neither uninteresting nor uninstructive to watch carefully and closely the present condition and _conduct_ of the Aubreys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has suddenly fallen from a very commanding position in society: from that of a high-born English gentleman, possessed of a fine unencumbered income, and all of luxury and splendor, and of opportunity for gratifying a disposition of noble munificence, that it can secure--and whose qualifications and prospects justified him in aspiring to the highest senatorial distinction:--behold him, I say, with his beloved and helpless family, sunk--lower than into straitened circumstances--beneath even poverty--into the palsying atmosphere of _debt_--and debt, too, inextricable and hopeless.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It will be recollected that Mr. Gammon's proposal was,[28] that Mr. Aubrey should forthwith discharge, without scrutiny, their bill of £3,946, 14s.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Behold now, thoughtful reader--for in your eyes it is anxiously desired that this history may find favor--the dreadful--the desperate reverse in Mr. Aubrey's circumstances.
