Chapter V

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

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

(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 He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

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From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

with attention; in an attentive manner

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

a town in northwestern Washington on a bay near the Canadian border

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

a period of 100 years

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

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 Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

of or characteristic of a dictator

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

without deviation

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

your usual mood

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

coming next after the seventeenth in position

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

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

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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 Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

a male grandchild

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

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

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

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

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

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From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

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

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

of great significance or value

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

-ing form of “impress” — have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

made more intense

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

in an interesting manner

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

engage in

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

made neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive characteristics

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

and nothing more

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

with regard to social relationships involving authority

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

by or with respect to society

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

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

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

not done

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

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

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.

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

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Archy listened attentively enough, but the effect of much that he heard was directly the contrary of what his grandfather expected.

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

From this reading He saw that the possession of a great name and estate, and all the vast privileges of a peer in the eighteenth century, had only intensified all of his grandfather's faults, his violent temper, his dictatorial disposition--and had neutralized his talents, which were considerable.

during the time that

From this reading Archy was quite sharp enough to realize that many of the usual advantages of rank did not appeal to him, while its restrictions were almost intolerable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every afternoon his grandfather sent for him, and talked long and interestingly to him, telling of the early days at the court of George II., describing splendid court functions to him, and impressing upon him with great art the important position that the Baron of Bellingham would always hold, both socially and politically--for Lord Bellingham had the disposal of three seats in Parliament.

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From this reading Several weeks passed by and, as Colonel Baskerville had predicted, nothing was left undone to make Archy feel how desirable a position Lord Bellingham's grandson and heir would hold.