Chapter VII

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

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

later than; following

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

how long something has existed

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

(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 “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

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

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

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

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

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

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

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

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

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From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

under normal conditions

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

having made preparations

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

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From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

a social unit living together

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

a boy or man

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

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

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

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

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

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

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

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From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

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

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

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

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

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

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

plural of “infirmity” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

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

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

a small worthless amount

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

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

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

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

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

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From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

most important element

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

engage in

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

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

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

for an instant or moment

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

not one, and not any

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

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

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

by chance

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

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

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

with speed

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

unusual or striking

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

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

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

carry out

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

your usual mood

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

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

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

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

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

precisely as stated

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

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

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

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

From this reading “Then none was for a party; Then all were for the state; Then the great man help’d the poor, And the poor man lov’d the great: Then lands were fairly portion’d; Then spoils were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers In the brave days of old.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.

at the time that

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

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

From this reading John, or Jack, as he was commonly called by his familiars, including his pretty sister, was in the main a very good fellow, though far from being free from the infirmities to which the male portion of the human family are subject, when under the age of thirty.

which person or people

From this reading Perhaps a little of a spirit of opposition to the feeling that was so rapidly gaining head in Biberry, inclined him to take a warmer interest in the singular female who stood charged with such enormous crimes, than he might otherwise have done.

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From this reading _Macaulay._ It has been said that John Wilmeter was left by his uncle at Bilberry, to look after the welfare of their strange client.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was frank, manly, generous, disposed to think for himself, and what is somewhat unusual with his countrymen, of a temperament that led him to make up his mind suddenly, and was not to be easily swayed by the notions that might be momentarily floating about in the neighbourhood.