Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

(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 had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

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

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

move towards

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

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

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

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

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

power to direct or determine

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

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

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

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

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

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

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

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

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

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

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

with fatal consequences or implications

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

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

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

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

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

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

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

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

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

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

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

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

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

a social unit living together

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

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

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

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

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

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 He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

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

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

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

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

plural of “money” — the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

as might be expected

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

not any; not one

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

no person; not anyone

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

something you have to do

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

plural of “revenue” — the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

carry out

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

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

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

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

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

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

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

precisely as stated

From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

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

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

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From this reading Mr. Wedderburn entered very naturally into the charge of his friend’s affairs.

accept gladly

From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his 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 A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

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

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

at the time that

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.

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

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A man so familiar with the household and all its affairs, nobody could know so well as he how to guide the revenues of the household so as to afford their usual comforts to Mrs. Dalyell and the girls without injuring Fred’s interests, or forgetting the very near approach of the time when he should take the control into his own hands.

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From this reading No one was better fitted than he to apply the welcome aid of the insurance moneys to the relief of Yalton from all the encumbrances which the dead man’s other affairs had imported into his life.

but in spite of that

From this reading He had been Dalyell’s counsellor already on many occasions in his life, and knew much about his concerns, the resources of the estate, and all the original sources of income which Dalyell had increased, yet fatally risked, by his speculations.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was evident that changes were inevitable then; either that Mrs. Dalyell should retire to a house of her own, or that she should remain as Fred’s housekeeper, with her authority contingent upon his plans, and liable to be destroyed whenever the young man should think of marriage--a position in which the faithful friend of the house was unwilling to contemplate the mistress of Yalton.