tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Probably, the active exercise they took carried off all bad effects.
Alderman's
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From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
(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 Probably, the active exercise they took carried off all bad effects.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAEN WOOD AND HAMPSTEAD IN THE OLD TIMES.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Probably, the active exercise they took carried off all bad effects.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But, certainly, when they reached Highgate, both Todd and Lupin were hungry.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, certainly, when they reached Highgate, both Todd and Lupin were hungry.
CAEN
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From this reading CAEN WOOD AND HAMPSTEAD IN THE OLD TIMES.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Probably, the active exercise they took carried off all bad effects.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But, certainly, when they reached Highgate, both Todd and Lupin were hungry.
traveling across
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Probably, the active exercise they took carried off all bad effects.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Probably, the active exercise they took carried off all bad effects.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
HAMPSTEAD
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From this reading CAEN WOOD AND HAMPSTEAD IN THE OLD TIMES.
Highgate
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From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading But, certainly, when they reached Highgate, both Todd and Lupin were hungry.
imbibitionnoun
(chemistry) the absorption of a liquid by a solid or gel
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAEN WOOD AND HAMPSTEAD IN THE OLD TIMES.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
LupinnounUS /ˈluːpən/
any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers
From this reading But, certainly, when they reached Highgate, both Todd and Lupin were hungry.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Probably, the active exercise they took carried off all bad effects.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CAEN WOOD AND HAMPSTEAD IN THE OLD TIMES.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
potations
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From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably, the active exercise they took carried off all bad effects.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But, certainly, when they reached Highgate, both Todd and Lupin were hungry.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAEN WOOD AND HAMPSTEAD IN THE OLD TIMES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading CAEN WOOD AND HAMPSTEAD IN THE OLD TIMES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
ToddnounUS /tɑːd/
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading But, certainly, when they reached Highgate, both Todd and Lupin were hungry.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Probably, the active exercise they took carried off all bad effects.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, certainly, when they reached Highgate, both Todd and Lupin were hungry.
at the time that
From this reading But, certainly, when they reached Highgate, both Todd and Lupin were hungry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In such discourse as this, the precious pair beguiled the way to Highgate, from which they proposed crossing to Hampstead.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading CAEN WOOD AND HAMPSTEAD IN THE OLD TIMES.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Notwithstanding the liberal potations that they had taken at the Alderman's house; and notwithstanding the brandy that had since been discussed, they neither of them felt any the worse for the imbibition.
