Chapter XI

having fair knowledge of

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

matters of personal concern

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

(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 He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

congenital absence of an arm or leg

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

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

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

plural of “assumption” — a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

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

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

for the reason that

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

confined by bonds

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

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

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

gotten under control

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

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

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

anxious embarrassment

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

a state of deep-seated ill-will

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

at any time

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

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From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

plural of “executor” — a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will

From this reading Mr. Stenhouse's executors knew of nothing extraordinary in the position of this young man.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading Mr. Stenhouse's executors knew of nothing extraordinary in the position of this young man.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

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

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

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

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

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

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

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

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

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

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

an instinctive motive

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

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

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mr. Stenhouse's executors knew of nothing extraordinary in the position of this young man.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

go away from a place

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

the probability of a specified outcome

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

engage in

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Stenhouse's executors knew of nothing extraordinary in the position of this young man.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

of an obscure nature

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

not any; not one

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

no person; not anyone

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mr. Stenhouse's executors knew of nothing extraordinary in the position of this young man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Stenhouse's executors knew of nothing extraordinary in the position of this young man.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

and nothing more

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

above and across; more than

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

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

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Mr. Stenhouse's executors knew of nothing extraordinary in the position of this young man.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

with reluctance

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

something that remunerates

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

for a short time

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

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From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

the quality of being superior

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

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

From this reading Mr. Stenhouse's executors knew of nothing extraordinary in the position of this young man.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

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

From this reading Mr. Stenhouse's executors knew of nothing extraordinary in the position of this young man.

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

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

not known

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

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

From this reading To them he was only the newest and least acquainted of the lawyer's clerks, and nobody cared for his black looks and assumptions of superiority.

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

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

in or at the place that

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

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

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading His mysterious prospects were totally unknown to them, and he had no secret to hold over _their_ heads and enforce his claims withal.

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

From this reading He remained reluctantly at his desk, because he could not afford, in present circumstances, to sacrifice the salary which would shortly be paid to him, nor could he make up his mind, in spite of all the dark excitements which distracted him--the fascination of enmity and evil purpose which bound him to Marchmain, and the covetous and tyrannous impulse which placed so plainly before his eyes his power over Mr. Pouncet--to leave the place which contained Amelia, and where alone he had any likelihood of seeing her.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading In Mr. Stenhouse's office, where affairs were being wound up, Horace Scarsdale held his clerk's place in greater personal discomfiture than he had ever previously known.

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

From this reading Mr. Stenhouse's executors knew of nothing extraordinary in the position of this young man.