Chapter XV

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

(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 Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

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

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

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

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

brought into existence

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

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From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

in a clumsy manner

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

approval

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

not carefully or expertly made

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

past form of “deduct” — make a subtraction

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

a social unit living together

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

in a generous manner

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

plural of “god” — 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 But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

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

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

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

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

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

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

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

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

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

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

the state of being honored

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

a social unit living together

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

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

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

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

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

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

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

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

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

the local environment

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

the peers of a kingdom considered as a group

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC)

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

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From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

term of address for a man

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

be seated

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

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

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

not in physical motion

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

plural of “story” — 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 He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Mr. Pompey Malahide had always thanked Providence for his own cunning, for his energy, and, to a certain extent, for his luck--or for that small portion of good chance that remained from all successes after the results of his own keen foresight had been deducted, which, to put it fairly, was little enough.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

a special situation

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He told every separate servant of his household, as he had told every separate clerk in his offices on one pretext or other during the morning, that he was to be the guest of honour at a big banquet together with the Marquis of Malahide--“the head of our family, sir.”

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

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From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.

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

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading He tramped his house; was jocularly familiar with the servants; slapped the housemaids on the back; gave them half-sovereigns; twitted them about lovers; chaffed the shocked footman; dug the solemn butler Pontefract in the waistband; punched him in the chest and wind, the astounded servant clumsily guarding the threatened parts; and told him crude stories.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Which has to do with one of those Emotional Crises that change the Whole Tenor of a Man’s Political Convictions_ The millionaire was in the most hearty of good moods--could not sit still in his office--came home and could not sit still in his home.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But whilst he felt that he himself shared with Providence not a little of his own credit, there was one thing which he frankly set down generously and without reserve of smallest kind to the gods--that he had been born with a name that was in the peerage.