used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
abhorrencenounUS /əbˈhɔːrəns/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
in the past
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
(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 The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
Ashborough
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From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
Beauchamp
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From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
put or send forth
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
DelawarenounUS /ˈdeləwer/
a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
Delawares
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From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
disclosuresnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒərz/
plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
dishonorverbUS /dɪˈsɑːnər/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
exculpateverbUS /ˌekˈskʌlpeɪt/
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
imputations
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From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
and nothing more
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
immediately past
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
something that is lost
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
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 His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
nephew'snounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
not one, and not any
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
participationnounUS /pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
on the contrary
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
term of address for a man
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
not in physical motion
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
Tims
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From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
unaccompaniedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/
being without an escort
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
precisely as stated
From this reading His nephew's return had certainly been a very joyful event; but it was not unaccompanied by many drawbacks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
which person or people
From this reading The Earl of Ashborough was a good deal disturbed, as the reader who remembers all the transactions which had before occurred, may easily imagine.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He determined, however, to lay the whole blame upon Mr. Tims, and if Beauchamp could prove the lawyer had reason to know that Captain Delaware was innocent, to affect vast indignation at his conduct; and to cast him off with all those signs of abhorrence and contempt which would exculpate himself in the eyes of the world from any participation in his evil designs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thus there was the probable overthrow of all his schemes against the Delawares, a considerable loss of money, which was painful to the noble earl just in proportion as his fortune was immense; and last, not least, there was a chance--a strong chance--of certain unpleasant imputations lighting on his character, and of certain disclosures being made in regard to his plans, which he would rather have died to avoid than live to see.
a late time of life
From this reading The hatred which had rooted itself so deeply in his heart against Sir Sidney Delaware, had lost none of its freshness--the spirit of revenge kindled long ago, and fed with a thousand slight circumstances through a long lapse of years, had lost none of its intensity; but still, for the time, the fear of shame and dishonor was paramount, and the earl cursed the day in which he had been tempted to risk one rash step in pursuit of vengeance.
