used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
make certain of
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
BryannounUS /ˈbraɪən/
United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
Cavanagh
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From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
Cavanagh's
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From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
characterized by great determination
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
one or the other of two
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
a social unit living together
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
Gerald
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From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
Kathleen
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From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
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 He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
M'Mahon
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From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
engage in
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
manlier
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From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
not any; not one
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
by chance
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
one of four equal parts
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
determined
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
only a very short time before
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
TreacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
Uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
undeservedlyadverb
in an unmerited manner
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
in or at the place that
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading --His Uncle's Treachery--The Marriage of Kathleen and Edward Burke Determined on This partial restoration of M'Mahon to the affections of Kathleen Cavanagh might have terminated in a full and perfect reconciliation between them, were it not for circumstances which we are about to detail.
which person or people
From this reading There were indeed few individuals, perhaps scarcely any, in the neighborhood, who felt a deeper or manlier sympathy for the adverse fate and evil repute which had come so suddenly, and, as he believed in his soul, undeservedly, upon Bryan M'Mahon.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He resolved accordingly to make an effort for the purpose of setting the unfortunate young man's character right with the public, or if not with the public, at least in that quarter where such a service might prove most beneficial to him, we mean in Gerald Cavanagh's family.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Accordingly, one morning after breakfast as his uncle sat reading the newspaper, he addressed him as follows:-- “By the way, uncle, you must excuse mo for asking you a question or two.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From what our readers know of young Clinton, we need not assure them that, although wild and fond of pleasure, he was by no means devoid of either generosity or principle.
