Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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From this reading 5, 182--.

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From this reading 5, 182--.

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

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

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

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

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

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

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

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

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

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

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

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

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From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

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

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

plural of “counsel” — a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

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From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

dearly loved

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading In this mood he suddenly seized a pen, and wrote the following letter:-- ‘----House, Feb.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In this mood he suddenly seized a pen, and wrote the following letter:-- ‘----House, Feb.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

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

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

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

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

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

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

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

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

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

From this reading In this mood he suddenly seized a pen, and wrote the following letter:-- ‘----House, Feb.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

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

From this reading In this mood he suddenly seized a pen, and wrote the following letter:-- ‘----House, Feb.

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

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

without bounds

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

immediately past

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading In this mood he suddenly seized a pen, and wrote the following letter:-- ‘----House, Feb.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading In this mood he suddenly seized a pen, and wrote the following letter:-- ‘----House, Feb.

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

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

relating to or having the nature of a parliament

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

a human being

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

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

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

an abundance of material possessions and resources

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

-ing form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading In this mood he suddenly seized a pen, and wrote the following letter:-- ‘----House, Feb.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

the removal of covering

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading In this mood he suddenly seized a pen, and wrote the following letter:-- ‘----House, Feb.

share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

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

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

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

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

(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 The very idea of stripping his coronet of this brightest jewel, and thus sacrificing for wealth the ends of riches, greatly disordered him, and he more and more felt the want of a counsellor who could sympathise with his feelings as well as arrange his fortunes.

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

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

which person or people

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

the words that are spoken

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

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

From this reading _Kindly Words_ THE Duke had passed a stormy morning with his solicitor, who wished him to sell the Pen Bronnock property, which, being parliamentary, would command a price infinitely greater than might be expected from its relative income.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading In this mood he suddenly seized a pen, and wrote the following letter:-- ‘----House, Feb.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘My dear Mr. Dacre, ‘I keenly feel that you are the last person to whom I should apply for the counsels or the consolation of friendship.