Chapter XI

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

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

later than; following

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

(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 It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

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

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

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

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

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

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

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

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

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From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

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

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

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

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

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

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

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From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

an outlying farm

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

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

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

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

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

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

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

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

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

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

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

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

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

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

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

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

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

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

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

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

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

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

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

make imperfect

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

a particular point in time

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

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

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

not any; not one

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

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

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

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

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

and nothing more

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

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From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

having a supporting base

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

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

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

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

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

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

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

(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 But his hatred of my Lord Mar was of old standing and well known to their friends, and his jealous spirit could not brook the notion of being under orders to the man he despised.

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

From this reading It seemed clear to me then, and grew, if possible, clearer in the light of after events, that his hatred and jealousy of the Earl of Mar were the cause of all his strange behaviour.

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

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading TELLS OF THE ONLY OCCASION ON WHICH I MET THE EARL OF MAR Now I think it will be agreed that an idea which had sprung full-formed into my mind during my silent listening, with regard to the Master’s conduct, was not without weight.

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

From this reading Had the Duke of Berwick landed in place of the Earl, or had my Lord of Ormond arrived at the head of the expedition, it is my opinion that the Master of Sinclair would have raised no obstacles and seen no difficulties any more than our host of Grange himself.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading He received the news of his landing, as we have seen, with surprise and scorn, and the first hint of that nobleman as a leader and commander roused his wrath to such a pitch, that from that moment he put little check upon his fury.