Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

without concealment or deception; honest

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

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From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

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From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

(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 Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

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

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading From whatever angle he considered Hector's conduct, the cruelty of it was apparent.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading From whatever angle he considered Hector's conduct, the cruelty of it was apparent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

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From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

courtesy towards women

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading From whatever angle he considered Hector's conduct, the cruelty of it was apparent.

carefully weighed

From this reading From whatever angle he considered Hector's conduct, the cruelty of it was apparent.

an awkward clash

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading From whatever angle he considered Hector's conduct, the cruelty of it was apparent.

the wife of your son

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

first in order of birth

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

at any time

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

a social unit living together

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

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From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

by good fortune

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From whatever angle he considered Hector's conduct, the cruelty of it was apparent.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

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

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

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

From this reading From whatever angle he considered Hector's conduct, the cruelty of it was apparent.

possessive form of “hector” — (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

From this reading From whatever angle he considered Hector's conduct, the cruelty of it was apparent.

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

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

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

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

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

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

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

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

the quality of being unfaithful

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading From whatever angle he considered Hector's conduct, the cruelty of it was apparent.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

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

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

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

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

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From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

and nothing more

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

plural of “pal” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

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

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

a person addicted to religion or a religious zealot

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

a male human offspring

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

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

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

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

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.

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

From this reading From whatever angle he considered Hector's conduct, the cruelty of it was apparent.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading From whatever angle he considered Hector's conduct, the cruelty of it was apparent.

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

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

which person or people

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Moreover, he and Aliette had always been "jolly good pals," and he hated "parting brass-rags with the little woman" who, all said and done, had been perfectly "aboveboard."

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading Nor was it only this "aboveboardness" on the part of his daughter-in-law which worried the admiral, but the knowledge, acquired quite fortuitously, and therefore relegated to the background of his memory, of his son's first infidelity to her.

past form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading Always a religious man, though never a formal religionist, Rear-Admiral Billy worshiped a god of his own in his own way.

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

From this reading Ever since the contretemps at Patrick O'Riordan's first-night--although his sense of family solidarity would have given much to admit his eldest son entirely in the right--Rear-Admiral Billy's sense of chivalry had been troubling him.