Chapter IX

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

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

anew

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

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

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

a ghostly appearing figure

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

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

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

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

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

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

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Susan, however, was in a very different position.

having the place or position changed

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

put on clothes

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

making lively and cheerful

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

the organ of sight

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

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

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

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

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

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

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Susan, however, was in a very different position.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

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

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

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

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

the probability of a specified outcome

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

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

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

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From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

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From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

not any; not one

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

by chance

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Susan, however, was in a very different position.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

on the contrary

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

someone skilled in the use of a rifle

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

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From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

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

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

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From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

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

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

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

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

the act of dressing and preparing yourself

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

precisely as stated

From this reading Susan, however, was in a very different position.

tell voluntarily

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

at the time that

From this reading When Susan and Roger met again late in the day they had somewhat changed conditions.

during the time that

From this reading It is to be feared that the thought did glance into his mind as he finished his toilette, that his own was such a figure as might catch a lady's eye, especially while the placid firmament of Milnehill was disturbed by no apparition of a rival knight; and that the likelihood of spending some days under the same roof with Susan was, when he realized it, rather exhilarating to the young man's spirits.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though he was rather too tall for a rifleman, that excess of stature is a drawback easily sustained in general by those afflicted with it; and perhaps Roger had a little satisfaction in thinking that the dress became him tolerably well, in spite of his inches.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Lieutenant Musgrave--for that was now the rank of the young volunteer--had, to his own pleasurable consciousness, improved his personal appearance during his hour of seclusion.