Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

giving an advantage

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

later than; following

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

(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 ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

Having no one else present.

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

for the reason that

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

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

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

without doubt or question

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

the act by a donor that terminates the right of a person to inherit

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

your usual mood

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

providing legal power or sanction

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

a social unit living together

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

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

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

set up or found

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

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

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

engage in

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

the act of managing something

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

as might be expected

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

absolutely essential

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

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

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

to certain extent or degree

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

precisely, exactly

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

express in words

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

have in common

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

term of address for a man

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

not in physical motion

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

in or at that place or location

From this reading ‘I am sensible of all that, sir,’ replied Walkinshaw, ‘and I hope there is nothing which you can reasonably expect me to do, that I shall not feel pleasure in performing.’

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

in a uniform manner

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

not important

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

not necessary

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

communicated in words

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

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From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

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

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

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

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

which person or people

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.

a late time of life

From this reading Now, what I wish particularly to say to you is, that having but one child, and my circumstances enabling me to retire from the active management of the house, it is in my power to resign a considerable share in your favour--and this it is my wish to do in the course of two or three years; if’--and he paused, looking his nephew steadily in the face.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Walkinshaw found his uncle alone, who, after some slight inquiries, relative to unimportant matters of business, said to him,-- ‘I have been desirous to see you, because I am anxious to make some family arrangements, to which, though I do not anticipate any objection on your part, as they will be highly advantageous to your interests, it is still proper that we should clearly understand each other respecting.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading It is unnecessary to inform you, that, by the disinheritance of your father, I came to the family estate, which, in the common course of nature, might have been yours--and you are quite aware, that, from the time it became necessary to cognosce your uncle, I have uniformly done more for your mother’s family than could be claimed or was expected of me.’

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading His uncle was not quite satisfied with this; the firmness with which it was uttered, and the self-reservation which it implied--were not propitious to his wishes, but he resumed,-- ‘In the course of a short time, you will naturally be looking to me for some establishment in business, and certainly if you conduct yourself as you have hitherto done, it is but right that I should do something for you--much, however, will depend, as to the extent of what I may do, on the disposition with which you fall in with my views.