Chapter XVII · Looking for the Tankard

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

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

quickly and without warning

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

plural of “ache” — a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

later than; following

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

(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 All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

Having no one else present.

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading His mother had said, "I scarcely love you, Phil," and she had gone away angry; she had gone away with defiance in her look and manner, and yet with despair in her heart.

any thing at all

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

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

From this reading His mother had said, "I scarcely love you, Phil," and she had gone away angry; she had gone away with defiance in her look and manner, and yet with despair in her heart.

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

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

a youthful male person

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

intentionally conceived

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading His mother had said, "I scarcely love you, Phil," and she had gone away angry; she had gone away with defiance in her look and manner, and yet with despair in her heart.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading His mother had said, "I scarcely love you, Phil," and she had gone away angry; she had gone away with defiance in her look and manner, and yet with despair in her heart.

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

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

set up or found

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

destroyed or killed

From this reading His mother had said, "I scarcely love you, Phil," and she had gone away angry; she had gone away with defiance in her look and manner, and yet with despair in her heart.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

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

From this reading His mother had said that she scarcely loved him.

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From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

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

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His mother had said, "I scarcely love you, Phil," and she had gone away angry; she had gone away with defiance in her look and manner, and yet with despair in her heart.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

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

From this reading His mother had said that she scarcely loved him.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

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

From this reading His mother had said that she scarcely loved him.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading His mother had said, "I scarcely love you, Phil," and she had gone away angry; she had gone away with defiance in her look and manner, and yet with despair in her heart.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

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

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

and nothing more

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

the act of departing

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

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

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading His mother had said, "I scarcely love you, Phil," and she had gone away angry; she had gone away with defiance in her look and manner, and yet with despair in her heart.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

held dear

From this reading His mother had said that she scarcely loved him.

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From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His mother had said, "I scarcely love you, Phil," and she had gone away angry; she had gone away with defiance in her look and manner, and yet with despair in her heart.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading His mother had said that she scarcely loved him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

not any; not one

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

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

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

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From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

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

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading His mother had said that she scarcely loved him.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

only a very short time before

From this reading His mother had said that she scarcely loved him.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His mother had said that she scarcely loved him.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

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

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

in a softened tone

From this reading All his small life he had done everything for his mother; he had subdued himself for her sake; he had crushed down his love and his hope and his longing just to help her.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His mother had said that she scarcely loved him.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

in a violent manner

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

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

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

at the time that

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

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

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Mrs. Lovel spoke to Phil with such passion and bitterness, and when, abruptly leaving the tower bedroom and slamming the door violently after her, the little boy found himself alone, he was conscious of a curious half-stunned feeling.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading What did he care for wealth, or for a grand place, or for anything in all the wide world, in comparison with the sweetness of Rupert's smile, in comparison with the old happy days in Belmont and of the old life, when he might be a boy with aches and pains if he liked, when he need not pretend to be possessed of the robust health which he never felt, when he need carry no wearisome secrets about with him?

but in spite of that

From this reading His mother had said, "I scarcely love you, Phil," and she had gone away angry; she had gone away with defiance in her look and manner, and yet with despair in her heart.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading His mother had said, "I scarcely love you, Phil," and she had gone away angry; she had gone away with defiance in her look and manner, and yet with despair in her heart.