Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

in the past

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

(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 These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

wildly; without self-control

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

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

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading Whereas Andrew's pale round cheeks and solemn aspect were as reassuring as a plate of porridge.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

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

From this reading Whereas Andrew's pale round cheeks and solemn aspect were as reassuring as a plate of porridge.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading Whereas Andrew's pale round cheeks and solemn aspect were as reassuring as a plate of porridge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

severely simple

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

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

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Whereas Andrew's pale round cheeks and solemn aspect were as reassuring as a plate of porridge.

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

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

within the realm of possibility

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

in a manner tending to attract attention

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

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

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

worthy of imitation

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

plural of “extremist” — a person who holds extreme views

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

the organ of sight

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

bringing death

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

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

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

promote over another

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

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From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

set up or found

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

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

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

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

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

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

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

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

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

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

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

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

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

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

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Whereas Andrew's pale round cheeks and solemn aspect were as reassuring as a plate of porridge.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Whereas Andrew's pale round cheeks and solemn aspect were as reassuring as a plate of porridge.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick

From this reading Whereas Andrew's pale round cheeks and solemn aspect were as reassuring as a plate of porridge.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

From this reading Whereas Andrew's pale round cheeks and solemn aspect were as reassuring as a plate of porridge.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

profoundly honored

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Whereas Andrew's pale round cheeks and solemn aspect were as reassuring as a plate of porridge.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Of course it was never a point in a man's favor that his father (or indeed any relative) could run amuck as Andrew's had done.

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

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

From this reading Whereas Andrew's pale round cheeks and solemn aspect were as reassuring as a plate of porridge.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

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

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

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

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

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

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading These pioneers of criticism were thought extremists six months ago; now, they had all respectable society at their back.

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

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

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

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

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From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

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

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

(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 Exemplary though his father's life had been (up to that fatal illness), there was always a latent vein of geniality in his character, a reminiscence of good living in his ruddy countenance, a brightness in his eye, that suggested possibilities; and even a possibility might conceivably, under certain circumstances, given this and that--well, it might be safer away.

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

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

at the time that

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading Whereas Andrew's pale round cheeks and solemn aspect were as reassuring as a plate of porridge.

which person or people

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Even in the heyday of Mr. Walkingshaw's career, when he was most conspicuously an example to his fellow-citizens, revered by the young and applauded by the old, there were to be found certain austere critics who held that, for themselves, the character of Andrew presented the more chaste ideal.