abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
(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 After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
banternounUS /ˈbæntər/
light teasing repartee
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
Charley
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
don't
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
apart from; not including
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
a social unit living together
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading “Hark, forward, forward; holla ho!”
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
HarkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading “Hark, forward, forward; holla ho!”
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
Harry's
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
honounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading “Hark, forward, forward; holla ho!”
hollanoun
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading “Hark, forward, forward; holla ho!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
impliesverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
inferioritynounUS /ˌɪnfɪriˈɔːrɪtiː/
the state of being inferior
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
paler
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
on the contrary
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
not often
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
step-father
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
in the direction of
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
at the time that
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
belonging to which person
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
