Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

(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 “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

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

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

react verbally

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

an expert or collector of antiquities

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

plural of “brawl” — an uproarious party

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

the act of breaking something

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

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

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

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

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

plural of “confidant” — someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

the perception that something has occurred or some state exists

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

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From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

a man of refinement

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

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

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

only a very short time before

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

possessive form of “hector” — (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

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

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

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

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

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

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

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

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

not prudent or wise

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

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

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

plural of “interrogatory” — formal systematic questioning

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

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

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

noble and generous in spirit

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

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

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

not any; not one

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

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

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

on one occasion

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

term of address for a man

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “No more suspicious than his own,” answered the Antiquary, eager in his favourites defence;--“the young gentleman was a little foolish and headstrong, and refused to answer Hector’s impertinent interrogatories-- that is all.

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

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

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

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

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

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

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

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading On hearing this magnanimous declaration on the part of the old Antiquary, Miss Wardour changed colour more than once, and could hardly trust her own ears.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

not turned

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

precisely as stated

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

a malicious woman with a fierce temper

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

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

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

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

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

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

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”

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

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Better than he deserves,” was the answer--“better than he deserves, for disturbing us with his vixen brawls, and breaking God’s peace and the King’s.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Lovel, Sir Arthur, knows how to choose his confidants better--Ay, Miss Wardour, you may look at me--but it is very true;--it was in my bosom that he deposited the secret cause of his residence at Fairport; and no stone should have been left unturned on my part to assist him in the pursuit to which he had dedicated himself.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “The young gentleman,” Sir Arthur said, “had been imprudent; but he understood they were indebted to him for the detection of a suspicious character in the young man Lovel.”