Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

later than; following

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

anew

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

(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 In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

in addition

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

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

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

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

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

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

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

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From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

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

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading THE STORY OF FREDERICK DALTON.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

the act of departing

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

diverging from another or from a standard

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

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From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

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From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

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From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

divisible by two

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore

From this reading THE STORY OF FREDERICK DALTON.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

in a gradual manner

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

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

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

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

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

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

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

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

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

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

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

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

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

very generous

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

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From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

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

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

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 In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

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

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

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

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STORY OF FREDERICK DALTON.

on one occasion

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

and nothing more

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

established beyond doubt

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

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

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE STORY OF FREDERICK DALTON.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

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

From this reading THE STORY OF FREDERICK DALTON.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

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

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

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

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

without a basis in reason or fact

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

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

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Lionel Dudleigh and he had been friends from boyhood, though the weak and lavish character of the former had gradually put them upon divergent lines of life, which even Lionel's marriage with his sister, Claudine Dalton, could not bring together again.

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

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

which person or people

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In the long confidences between these two, who had once been so separated, all was gradually explained, and Edith learned not only the whole truth about that calamity which had befallen him in early life, but also the reason of that once inexplicable policy which he had chosen with regard to herself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After Dudleigh's departure Edith was left more exclusively with her father, and had the satisfaction of seeing that under her tender care he grew stronger and more happy every day.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

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

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.

but in spite of that

From this reading For Lionel had fallen into evil courses, and had taken to the common road of ruin--the turf; and though it had been hoped that his marriage would work a reformation, yet those hopes had all proved unfounded.