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The Kellys and the O'Kellys

Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.
He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.
He listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.
But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.
It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.
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The Kellys and the O'Kellys

Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

Chapter 34 of The Kellys and the O'Kellys is here in full — 316 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.
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He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.
/hiː hæd ˈnevər θɔːt wel ʌv hɪz ˌɪnˈtendɪd ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː bʌt hiː hæd nɑːt dʒʌdʒd hɪm soʊ səˈvɪrli æz ˈmɪstər ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ hæd dʌn/
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He listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.
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But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.
/bʌt ðer wɑːz ˈnʌθɪŋ ʌv ɪˈleɪʃən əˈbaʊt hɪm æt ðə ˈdaʊnfɔːl ʌv ðə mæn huːm hiː kʊd nɑːt bʌt lʊk ɑːn æz hɪz ˈenəmi ˌɪnˈdiːd hiː wɑːz nɑːt ˈoʊnli səbˈduːd ənd ˈmɑːdəst ɪn hɪz dɪˈmiːnər bʌt hiː əˈpɪrd soʊ rɪˈzɜːrvd ðæt hiː kʊd ˈhɑːrdli biː ɡɑːt tuː ɪkˈspres ˈeni ˈɪntrəst ɪn ðə steps wɪtʃ wɜːr tuː biː ˈteɪkən riˈspektɪŋ ðə ˈprɑːpərti/
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It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

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Armstrong noun US /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading “He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.”

bids noun US /bɪdz/

plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading “MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.”

brother-in-law noun US /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/

a brother by marriage

From this reading “He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.”

demeanour noun US /dɪˈmiːnər/

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading “But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.”

downfall noun US /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading “But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.”

elation noun US /ɪˈleɪʃən/

an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

From this reading “But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.”

lynch verb US /lɪntʃ/

kill without legal sanction

From this reading “MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.”

respecting verb US /riˈspektɪŋ/

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading “But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.”

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading He listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

Anty's

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From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

Ballindine

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From this reading He listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

BIDSnounUS /bɪdz/

plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/

a brother by marriage

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

consentnounUS /kənˈsent/

permission to do something

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/

failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/

of a dreadful kind

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

DUNMORE

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

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

dutynounUS /ˈduːti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/

an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/

give expression to

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

FAREWELLnounUS /ˌferˈwel/

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/

only a very short time before

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading He listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading He listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.

LYNCHverbUS /lɪntʃ/

kill without legal sanction

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

mannounUS /mæn/

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

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/

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

From this reading He listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.

modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/

having a point

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

PooradjectiveUS /puːr/

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/

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

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.

proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading He listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.

regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.

severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

stepsnounUS /steps/

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/

in a softened tone

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading He listened to all Lord Ballindine said to him, and agreed as to the propriety of the measures he proposed.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

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

From this reading He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

TOparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading MR LYNCH BIDS FAREWELL TO DUNMORE Poor Martin was dreadfully shocked; and not only shocked, but grieved and astonished.

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 He had never thought well of his intended brother-in-law, but he had not judged him so severely as Mr Armstrong had done.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But there was nothing of elation about him at the downfall of the man whom he could not but look on as his enemy: indeed, he was not only subdued and modest in his demeanour, but he appeared so reserved that he could hardly be got to express any interest in the steps which were to be taken respecting the property.

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading It was only when Lord Ballindine pointed out to him that it was his duty to guard Anty’s interests, that he would consent to go to Dunmore House with them, and to state, when called upon to do so, what measures he would wish to have adopted with regard to the property.

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