Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading For though I was the actual, he was the ultimate editor of the _Universal Review_.

push for something

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

possessive form of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

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

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

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

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

for the reason that

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

disputed or made the object of contention or competition

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

without stop or interruption

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading For though I was the actual, he was the ultimate editor of the _Universal Review_.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For though I was the actual, he was the ultimate editor of the _Universal Review_.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

set up or found

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

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

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

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

From this reading For though I was the actual, he was the ultimate editor of the _Universal Review_.

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From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

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

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

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

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

the state of being honored

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

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

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

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

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

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

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

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

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

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

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

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

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

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

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

in an essential manner

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For though I was the actual, he was the ultimate editor of the _Universal Review_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

an assumption that is taken for granted

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading For though I was the actual, he was the ultimate editor of the _Universal Review_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

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

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

the words of something written

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

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

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For though I was the actual, he was the ultimate editor of the _Universal Review_.

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

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading For though I was the actual, he was the ultimate editor of the _Universal Review_.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading For though I was the actual, he was the ultimate editor of the _Universal Review_.

precisely as stated

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

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

From this reading For though I was the actual, he was the ultimate editor of the _Universal Review_.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

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

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).

in the company of; together with

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I felt that he had done so much for me, and that we were now on such terms that I might without presumption ask him a private question about Lalor Maitland.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading BY WATER AND THE WORD During my holidays at Heathknowes I found myself necessarily in frequent communication with my Lord Advocate.

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

From this reading Because, knowing the man to have been mixed with some very doubtful business, I wondered that a man of such honour and probity as the Advocate would in any circumstances act by such means--much less countenance his being put forward in the Government interest at a contested election.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I will give the text of the Advocate's reply in so far as it deals with Lalor: "Have as little as possible to do in a private capacity with 'your Connection by Marriage'" (for so he continued to style him).