Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

anew

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

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

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

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

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

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

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

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

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

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

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

in a hearty manner

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

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

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

a female human offspring

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

your usual mood

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

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

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

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From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

inspired with confidence

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

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

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

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

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

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

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

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

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

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

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

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

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

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

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

close or warm friendship

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

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

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

take in marriage

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

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

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

the force of workers available

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

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

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

above and across; more than

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

by chance

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

approval to do something

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

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From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

without much difficulty

From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

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

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

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From this reading The disposition he shewed to aid my father, and the possibility that I might one day be his heir, readily induced my parents to comply.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

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

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

in the near future

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

a maneuver in a game or conversation

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

given added strength or support

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

carry out

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

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

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

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

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

in the direction of

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

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From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

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

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

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

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

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

From this reading _Benevolent stratagem of my uncle defeated by the unlucky and foolish triumph of my father: The anger and oath of the rector_ Mr. Elford cultivated a small estate of his own, lying about ten miles from Trevor farm, and beyond that village of which my grandfather was the spiritual guide.

which person or people

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.

belonging to which person

From this reading The daughter for whose sake he had first been prompted to marry again was dead, and this perhaps was one cause that strengthened his affection for me.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Mr. Elford, as his history will shew, was perhaps liable to greater mistakes than might have been expected from a man of so much understanding, ardour, and goodness of intention; but, though like other men occasionally blind to his own errors, he could not but feel pain at the obduracy of the rector's conduct toward my mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He frequently rode over to visit us, made himself my play-mate and favourite, encouraged a greater degree of intimacy between the sisters, who were not too cordially inclined toward each other, and soon obtained permission to take me home with him for a fortnight.