Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

(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 Oh! he sits high in all the people's hearts.

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

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

any thing at all

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

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From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

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

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

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

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the young man was incapable of deception.

strongly attracted

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading But the young man was incapable of deception.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

divisible by two

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

the head of a state government

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

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

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

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

From this reading Oh! he sits high in all the people's hearts.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Oh! he sits high in all the people's hearts.

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

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Oh! he sits high in all the people's hearts.

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

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

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

From this reading Oh! he sits high in all the people's hearts.

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading But the young man was incapable of deception.

characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

held dear

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

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

From this reading But the young man was incapable of deception.

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

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

come into possession of

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh! he sits high in all the people's hearts.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Oh! he sits high in all the people's hearts.

participate in games or sport

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

more desirable than another

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

on the contrary

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading SHAKESPEARE.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading Oh! he sits high in all the people's hearts.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

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

From this reading Oh! he sits high in all the people's hearts.

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

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

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

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

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

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was evident that, so far from anything being to be expected from the interposition of the Governor, he was opposed to the marriage of Arundel as long as the latter should remain outside of the charmed circle of the Church--a full communion with which was necessary, even to the exercise of the rights of a citizen.

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

From this reading His ingenuous mind turned, displeased, away from the bait the wily Governor had presented; and, dearly as he loved his mistress, he would have preferred to renounce her rather than play the hypocrite to obtain the prize.

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

From this reading But the young man was incapable of deception.