Chapter VII · Chapter 7

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

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

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

characterized by friendship and good will

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

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

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

react verbally

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

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

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

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

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

cause to be attached

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

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

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

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

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

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

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

in a haughty manner

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

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

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

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

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

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

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

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

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

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

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

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

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

plural of “interrogatory” — formal systematic questioning

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

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

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

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

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

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

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

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

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

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

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

social deportment

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

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

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

something you have to do

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

accept an excuse for

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

someone who tries to bring peace

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

by chance

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

cause to move back by force or influence

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

term of address for a man

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

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

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

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

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

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

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

in an unceremonious manner

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”

precisely as stated

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”

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

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

belonging to which person

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.

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

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”