Chapter IX

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

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

later than; following

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

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

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

react verbally

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

a man who has never been married

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

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

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

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

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

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

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

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

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

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

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

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

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

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

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

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

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

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

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

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

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

requiring attention or action

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

easily impressed or influenced

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

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

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

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

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

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

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

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

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

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

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

a trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

(music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music)

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

in the near future

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

restricted to something

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

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

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

a special situation

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

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

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

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

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

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

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was not given to paltering with himself, and nothing could utterly blind his strong common sense--a common sense that was so imperative to be heard, so difficult to answer, so impossible to evade.

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

From this reading Jacqueline's nature was so impressionable that a strong determination could conquer her at any time and at any thing for a season.

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

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

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

From this reading Throckmorton, tramping about the country roads with his gun on his shoulder; having jolly bachelor parties at Millenbeck, which were confined strictly to the Severn neighborhood; in church on Sunday, half-listening to Morford's pyrotechnics in the pulpit; smoking at unearthly hours in his own den; riding hard after the hounds--the thought of Jacqueline was never far away, and never without a suspicion of pain and dissatisfaction.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Without Freke's keen perceptions, Throckmorton knew enough to doubt whether he ought to congratulate or curse himself if he won Jacqueline; and that he could win her, his own good sense told him soon enough.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Throckmorton made one short, sharp struggle with himself, and then yielded to Jacqueline's fascination.