Chapter IV

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading His advice was asked as to stock investments.

(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 was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

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

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading His advice was asked as to stock investments.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

fearless and daring

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

a state at a particular time

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading He was consulted upon social and political questions.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

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

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

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From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

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

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

set up or found

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

armor plate that protects the head

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

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

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading His advice was asked as to stock investments.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

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

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

engage in

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

on one occasion

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

of or relating to a pastor

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading He was consulted upon social and political questions.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading He was consulted upon social and political questions.

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

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

move upward

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

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

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

a protective covering or structure

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading He was consulted upon social and political questions.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading His advice was asked as to stock investments.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

not bound by shackles and chains

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was consulted upon social and political questions.

the act of using

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

precisely as stated

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

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

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

(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 “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

at the time that

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

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

From this reading He derived a little amusement (for he possessed a keen faculty of observation, though, as with other gifts, he did not always make the best use of that endowment) from the evident brevet rank which was accorded to him by the moneyed and other magnates.

which person or people

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “So forward to fresh fields and pastures new.”—_Milton._ Jack’s spirits had recovered their usual high average when he found himself once more at the club in a very free and unfettered condition, and clothed with the prestige of a man who had sold his station well, and was likely to rise in (pastoral) life.

but in spite of that

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading He was bold, energetic, moderately experienced, and had all that sanguine trust in the splendid probabilities of life common to those youthful knights who have come scatheless through the tourney, and have never, as yet, been “Dragged from amid the horses’ feet, With dinted shield and helmet beat.”