Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

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

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

a young person of either sex

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

permission to do something

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

used of conduct; characterized by dishonor

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

argue with one another

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

wanted intensely

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

without deviation

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

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From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

set up or found

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

a young female

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Mrs. Ormonde had interviews with him, and it helped her to understand the man.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

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

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists

From this reading Mrs. Ormonde had interviews with him, and it helped her to understand the man.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

engage in

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

come together

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

not any; not one

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

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From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

(used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

past form of “phrase” — put into words or an expression

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

in the near future

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

a quantity of money

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

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

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Mrs. Ormonde had interviews with him, and it helped her to understand the man.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

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

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading She soon found out what it was that troubled him, and went directly to the point with an assurance that no attempt whatever should be made to prejudice Bessie against her father's views.

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

From this reading He could not, of course, have finally refused consent to a plan which might be the means of saving Bessie's life, and to be relieved of the cost of her support, receiving into the bargain a small monthly sum which Mrs. Ormonde represented as the value to her of Bessie's services at The Chestnuts, was a great consideration to a man in his perpetual state of struggle to make ends meet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading AN OLD MAN'S REST It was not without much reluctance, much debate with conscience, that Bunce allowed his child to remain at Eastbourne.

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

From this reading But he had a suspicion that Mrs. Ormonde desired to get the girl away from him that Bessie might be, as he would have phrased it, perverted to the debasing superstition of Christianity.