Chapter XXX · _Effect of Bad Precept and Worse Example._

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

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

an expert who gives advice

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

anew

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

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From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

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

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

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

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

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From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

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

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

for the reason that

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

an uproarious party

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

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 Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

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From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

divisible by two

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

every person

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

a social unit living together

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

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

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

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

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

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

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

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

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

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

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

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

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

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

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

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

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

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

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

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

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

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

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

someone who deliberately foments trouble

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

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

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

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

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

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

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

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

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

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

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

in motion

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

and nothing more

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

obtain a patent for

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

puffed up with vanity

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

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

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

the act of buying

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

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

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

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

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

past form of “slander” — charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

not in physical motion

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

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

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

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

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

without blushing

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

not made explicit

From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

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From this reading Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

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From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

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

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

(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 Everybody in San Diego knew that Roper had made for himself a most discreditable record, unblushingly vaunting of his degradation, but because he managed first to become a partner to the pompous Colonel Hornblower, and then—“for some secret service unexpressed”—to be a special favorite of Judge Gryllus Lawlack, Roper was not only tolerated but well treated.

widely or fully known

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

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

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

at the time that

From this reading The season had been good, and the settlers, forgetting their past conduct, were beginning to calculate on the well-known good nature and kind heart of the Don, to get their lands by purchasing them from him at a low price and easy terms when he got his patent.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.

sound of something in rapid motion

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

which person or people

From this reading Gasbang and Mathews were the only ones who still slandered the entire Alamar family, in the vilest language, having for their instigator and legal adviser the little lawyer, Peter Roper, _protegé_ of Judge Lawlack and partner of Colonel Hornblower.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The whir of threshing machines was heard in the valleys of the Alamar rancho, and wagons loaded with baled hay went from the fields like moving hills.

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

From this reading Even among the respectable people of San Diego Roper had clients who, when he was intoxicated, or when he was obliged to keep his bed because, as it often happened, he had been too severely whipped in some drunken brawl, would patiently wait for him to get sober and on his feet again.