Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

anew

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

(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 [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading The blackguard Colonel, the cause and origin of the disturbance, would, of course, be at once arrested and removed.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

someone who attacks

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The fracas had naturally attracted general attention.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading The fracas had naturally attracted general attention.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

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

From this reading The blackguard Colonel, the cause and origin of the disturbance, would, of course, be at once arrested and removed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

subject to laughter or ridicule

From this reading The blackguard Colonel, the cause and origin of the disturbance, would, of course, be at once arrested and removed.

-ing form of “brawl” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The blackguard Colonel, the cause and origin of the disturbance, would, of course, be at once arrested and removed.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The blackguard Colonel, the cause and origin of the disturbance, would, of course, be at once arrested and removed.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading The blackguard Colonel, the cause and origin of the disturbance, would, of course, be at once arrested and removed.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

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

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

noisy quarrel

From this reading The fracas had naturally attracted general attention.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The fracas had naturally attracted general attention.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

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

From this reading The fracas had naturally attracted general attention.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

stricken with horror

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

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 [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

immediately past

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

as might be expected

From this reading The fracas had naturally attracted general attention.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

a person who transgresses moral or civil law

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

on one occasion

From this reading The blackguard Colonel, the cause and origin of the disturbance, would, of course, be at once arrested and removed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading The blackguard Colonel, the cause and origin of the disturbance, would, of course, be at once arrested and removed.

catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

with little or no delay

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The blackguard Colonel, the cause and origin of the disturbance, would, of course, be at once arrested and removed.

free from harm or evil

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

precisely, exactly

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

violent and lawless

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

a worker who lays tile

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The French authorities would certainly not tolerate brawling in the precincts of the railway station, and justice must promptly overtake the sole offender.

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

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

at the time that

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One or two porters ran up and endeavoured, with Tiler and myself, to rescue my lord from his cowardly assailant.

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

From this reading [_Falfani again._] When that audacious and intemperate English Colonel so far forgot himself as to assault my lord the Right Honourable the Earl of Blackadder at Culoz Station in the open light of day before us all, I greatly rejoiced; for, although horror-stricken at his ruffianly conduct, I knew that he would get his deserts at last.