Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

matters of personal concern

From this reading Clive’s domestic affairs were often talked over by our little set.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

(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 Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

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

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Warrington and F. B. knew of his unhappiness.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

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From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Clive’s domestic affairs were often talked over by our little set.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

dearly loved

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Clive’s domestic affairs were often talked over by our little set.

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

From this reading “They must hate each other pretty well by this time,” growls George Warrington.

expel from a country

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading Warrington and F. B. knew of his unhappiness.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

possessive form of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading “They must hate each other pretty well by this time,” growls George Warrington.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

plural of “growl” — the sound of growling (as made by animals)

From this reading “They must hate each other pretty well by this time,” growls George Warrington.

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

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading “They must hate each other pretty well by this time,” growls George Warrington.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Warrington and F. B. knew of his unhappiness.

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

From this reading Clive’s domestic affairs were often talked over by our little set.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “They must hate each other pretty well by this time,” growls George Warrington.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Clive’s domestic affairs were often talked over by our little set.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

past form of “opine” — express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “They must hate each other pretty well by this time,” growls George Warrington.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Clive’s domestic affairs were often talked over by our little set.

above and across; more than

From this reading Clive’s domestic affairs were often talked over by our little set.

relating to or involving money

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “They must hate each other pretty well by this time,” growls George Warrington.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Clive’s domestic affairs were often talked over by our little set.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Clive’s domestic affairs were often talked over by our little set.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “They must hate each other pretty well by this time,” growls George Warrington.

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

From this reading “They must hate each other pretty well by this time,” growls George Warrington.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “They must hate each other pretty well by this time,” growls George Warrington.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading Warrington and F. B. knew of his unhappiness.

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From this reading Warrington and F. B. knew of his unhappiness.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “They must hate each other pretty well by this time,” growls George Warrington.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading We three had strongly opined that the women being together at Boulogne, should stay there and live there, Clive sending them over pecuniary aid as his means permitted.

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

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Founder’s Day at the Grey Friars Rosey came, bringing discord and wretchedness with her to her husband, and the sentence of death or exile to his dear old father, all of which we foresaw—all of which Clive’s friends would have longed to prevent—all of which were inevitable under the circumstances.