Chapter XXI

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

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

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

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

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

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

with care and persistence

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Moreover, to one who loved the fresh breath of morning and the crack of the rifle, Edeldorf was a perfect paradise.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

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From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

past form of “compromise” — make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading Moreover, to one who loved the fresh breath of morning and the crack of the rifle, Edeldorf was a perfect paradise.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

discontented as toward authority

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

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From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

at any time

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

opinion or judgment

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

a social unit living together

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

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From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

past form of “forewarn” — warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Moreover, to one who loved the fresh breath of morning and the crack of the rifle, Edeldorf was a perfect paradise.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This was no less a measure of prudence than of inclination on the part of my friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

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

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

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

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

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

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

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

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

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

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading This was no less a measure of prudence than of inclination on the part of my friend.

habitual

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading This was no less a measure of prudence than of inclination on the part of my friend.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

held dear

From this reading Moreover, to one who loved the fresh breath of morning and the crack of the rifle, Edeldorf was a perfect paradise.

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

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading This was no less a measure of prudence than of inclination on the part of my friend.

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

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, to one who loved the fresh breath of morning and the crack of the rifle, Edeldorf was a perfect paradise.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Moreover, to one who loved the fresh breath of morning and the crack of the rifle, Edeldorf was a perfect paradise.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This was no less a measure of prudence than of inclination on the part of my friend.

(Old Testament) a famous hunter

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

not any; not one

From this reading This was no less a measure of prudence than of inclination on the part of my friend.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was no less a measure of prudence than of inclination on the part of my friend.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Moreover, to one who loved the fresh breath of morning and the crack of the rifle, Edeldorf was a perfect paradise.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Moreover, to one who loved the fresh breath of morning and the crack of the rifle, Edeldorf was a perfect paradise.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This was no less a measure of prudence than of inclination on the part of my friend.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Moreover, to one who loved the fresh breath of morning and the crack of the rifle, Edeldorf was a perfect paradise.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading This was no less a measure of prudence than of inclination on the part of my friend.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

a person who represents others

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Moreover, to one who loved the fresh breath of morning and the crack of the rifle, Edeldorf was a perfect paradise.

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From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

not often

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

a state of social isolation

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

someone who engages in sports

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

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

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

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

From this reading This was no less a measure of prudence than of inclination on the part of my friend.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

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

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

showing disapproval; in a disparaging way

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

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

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FOREWARNED It was a pleasant life that we led in the fine old castle at Edeldorf.

which person or people

From this reading Moreover, to one who loved the fresh breath of morning and the crack of the rifle, Edeldorf was a perfect paradise.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Victor was always an enthusiast in field-sports, and since his return from the war he devoted himself to the pursuit of wild animals more assiduously than ever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

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

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.

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

From this reading An inveterate Nimrod seldom busies himself much with politics, and as the antecedents of the De Rohans had somewhat compromised that patriotic family in the eyes of the Government, its present representative was looked on less unfavourably in the character of a young thoughtless sportsman, than he would have been as a disaffected man brooding in solitude, and reserving his energies for more dangerous occupations.