Chapter II · The Trial

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

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

consider or hold as true

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

in the past

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

every second one of a series

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

characterized by friendship and good will

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

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

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

for the reason that

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The marriage had been unfortunate in every way.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

a youthful male person

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

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

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

a young person of either sex

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

in disagreement

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

permission to do something

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

a point asserted as part of an argument

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

plural of “disturbance” — activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

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From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

divisible by two

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The marriage had been unfortunate in every way.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

set up or found

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

an established custom

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

a quantity that is added

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

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

From this reading The marriage had been unfortunate in every way.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

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

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

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From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

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From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

not in physical motion

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

the act of testing something

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading The marriage had been unfortunate in every way.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

in a hearty manner

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

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

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The marriage had been unfortunate in every way.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

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

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

in or at the place that

From this reading Sir Roger Norcott had accompanied his regiment, the--th Dragoons, to Ireland, where some violent disturbances in the south had called for an increase of military force.

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

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

belonging to which person

From this reading The contention was the right to the guardianship of a boy whose father and mother had ceased to live together.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.

a late time of life

From this reading Some years ago there was a trial in Dublin, which, partly because the parties in the cause were in a well-to-do condition of life, and partly because the case in some measure involved the interests of the two conflicting Churches, excited considerable sensation and much comment.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading On their separation they had come to a sort of amicable arrangement that the child--then seven years old--should live alternate years with each; and though the mother's friends warmly urged her not to consent to a plan so full of danger to her child, and so certain to result in the worst effects on his character, the poor woman, whose rank in life was far inferior to her husband's, yielded, partly from habit of deference to his wishes, and more still because she believed, in refusing these terms, she might have found herself reduced to accept even worse ones.