Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

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From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

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

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

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

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

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

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

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

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

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From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

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

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

a communication that belittles somebody or something

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

tending to domineer

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

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

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

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From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

with resolute determination

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

of or relating to genealogy

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

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

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

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

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

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

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

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From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

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

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

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

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

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

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

professing feelings or virtues one does not have

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

compel to behave in a certain way

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

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

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

a lack of gratitude

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

calculated to please or gain favor

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

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

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

possessive form of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

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

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

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

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

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From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

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From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

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

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

on one occasion

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

and nothing more

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

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From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

a human being

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

expecting the worst possible outcome

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

with little or no delay

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

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From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

not often

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

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

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

a change from one state to the opposite state

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

witty remark

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

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

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

term of address for a man

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

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

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

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

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

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From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

the term during which some position is held

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

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

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

a special situation

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

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

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

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

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

precisely as stated

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

having won

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading At the present hour, under the elation of her victorious sally upon the hermit's pessimistic entrenchments--the only thing in him of which she disapproved--he at once resumed the warm place she liked to keep for him in her heart.

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From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

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

From this reading On more than one occasion, since the domineering old lady had started upon her peregrinations, had her favour for the two brothers undergone reversal; but the ground Rupert gained by Adrian's offences was never of safe tenure.

in or at the place that

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

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

From this reading A JUNIOR'S OPINION A rarely failing characteristic of very warm-hearted and strongly impulsive people is their inability of graduating their likes and dislikes; a state of mind which cannot fail to lead to frequent alterations of temper.

which person or people

From this reading And as a consequence "Master Rupert," as she contemptuously called the "locum tenens Squire," who, in the genealogical order of things, should have been a person of small importance, fell promptly into his original state of disgrace.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading During the drive from the village (where she had ordered the carriage to await her return) to the gates of Pulwick, Miss O'Donoghue entertained her companion with an indignant account of his brother's ingratitude, of his hypocritical insinuating method of disparagement of Sir Adrian himself, winding up each indictment with a shrewd, "but he could not impose upon _me_," which, indeed, she firmly believed.