Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

moving forward

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

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From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

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

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

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

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

without a doubt

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

plural of “fabrication” — a deliberately false or improbable account

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

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

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

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

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

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

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

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

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

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

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

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

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading --Other Particulars of Importance.

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

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

close or warm friendship

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

engage in

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

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

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

joined in matrimony

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

take in marriage

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

not any; not one

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

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

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Other Particulars of Importance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading --Other Particulars of Importance.

in other respects or ways

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

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From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading --Other Particulars of Importance.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

established beyond doubt

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

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From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

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

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

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

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

without awareness

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.

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

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

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

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

at the time that

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

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

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading If she died without marriage or without issue, the property, at her death, according to his uncle's will, reverted, as we have said, to himself.

United States historian (1908-1999)

From this reading The reader sees that Harry Woodward, having ascertained the mutual affection which subsisted between his brother and Alice, resorted to such measures as were likely to place obstructions in the way of their meeting, which neither of them was likely to remove.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading When Alice, too, stated to him, that if she married not Charles, whether he proved worthy of her or otherwise, she would never marry another, he felt that she was unconsciously advancing the diabolical plans which he was projecting and attempting to carry into effect.

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

From this reading He felt, now, satisfied that Charles, in consequence of the malignant fabrications which he himself had palmed upon him for truth, would, most assuredly, make no further attempt to renew their former intimacy.