used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Captain Martin was not devoid of affection for his family.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
assailverbUS /əˈseɪl/
attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading If one half of this be the price we pay for our “great houses,” the bargain is a bad one!
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading If one half of this be the price we pay for our “great houses,” the bargain is a bad one!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Martin was not devoid of affection for his family.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading Captain Martin was not devoid of affection for his family.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
engendering
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From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
estrangingadjective
making one feel out of place or alienated
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
divisible by two
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
ever-presentadjective
being always present
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
a social unit living together
From this reading Captain Martin was not devoid of affection for his family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If one half of this be the price we pay for our “great houses,” the bargain is a bad one!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If one half of this be the price we pay for our “great houses,” the bargain is a bad one!
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading If one half of this be the price we pay for our “great houses,” the bargain is a bad one!
hardener
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From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If one half of this be the price we pay for our “great houses,” the bargain is a bad one!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one half of this be the price we pay for our “great houses,” the bargain is a bad one!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Captain Martin was not devoid of affection for his family.
misunderstandingsnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋz/
plural of “misunderstanding” — putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Martin was not devoid of affection for his family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
one's
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From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
a course of conduct
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading If one half of this be the price we pay for our “great houses,” the bargain is a bad one!
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading If one half of this be the price we pay for our “great houses,” the bargain is a bad one!
primogeniturenoun
right of inheritance belongs exclusively to the eldest son
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
revoltsnounUS /riˈvoʊlts/
plural of “revolt” — organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
rightfullyadverbUS /ˈraɪtfəli/
by right
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
a male human offspring
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If one half of this be the price we pay for our “great houses,” the bargain is a bad one!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
trustfulnessnoun
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Martin was not devoid of affection for his family.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If one half of this be the price we pay for our “great houses,” the bargain is a bad one!
in or at the place that
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The very fact that separate rights suggest separate interests is a source of discord; while the inevitable law of succession is a stern defiance to that sense of protection on one side, and dependence on the other, that should mark their relations to each other.
which person or people
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But even taking a wide margin for exaggeration,--allowing much for the prejudices of those who assail this institution,--there is that which revolts against one's better nature, in the ever-present question of money, between the father and his heir.
wideningnounUS /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
an increase in width
From this reading There are many who think that our law of primogeniture is a sad hardener of the heart,--estranging the father from the son, widening petty misunderstandings to the breadth of grievances, engendering suspicions where there should be trustfulness, and opening two roads in life to those who should rightfully have trod one path together.
