Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading “I can well conceive,” said he, “your affection for Mr. Darrell.

(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 George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

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

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

eagerly desirous

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

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

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

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

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

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From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

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

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I can well conceive,” said he, “your affection for Mr. Darrell.

plural of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

have the idea for

From this reading “I can well conceive,” said he, “your affection for Mr. Darrell.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

plural of “creed” — any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

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

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

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

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

past form of “evince” — give expression to

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

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

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

involving financial matters

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I can well conceive,” said he, “your affection for Mr. Darrell.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

depressingly dark

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

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

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

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

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

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

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

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

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

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

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

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

From this reading “I can well conceive,” said he, “your affection for Mr. Darrell.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

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

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

a male relative

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

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

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

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From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

temporary living quarters

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

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

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

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

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “I can well conceive,” said he, “your affection for Mr. Darrell.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

not any; not one

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

above and across; more than

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

in a noticeable manner

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

literature in metrical form

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

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

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

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

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

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

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

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

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

having been warmed up

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

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

From this reading Lionel was perceptibly affected by learning that Darrell had thus suddenly returned to the gloomy beech-woods of Fawley; and he evinced his anxious interest in his benefactor with so much spontaneous tenderness of feeling that George, as if in sympathy, warmed into the same theme.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading George, musing much over all that his uncle had said respecting Darrell, took his way to Lionel’s lodgings.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

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

From this reading EACH GENERATION HAS ITS OWN CRITICAL CANONS IN POETRY AS WELL AS IN POLITICAL CREEDS, FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, OR WHATEVER OTHER CHANGEABLE MATTERS OF TASTE ARE CALLED “SETTLED QUESTIONS” AND “FIXED OPINIONS.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man received him with the cordial greeting due from Darrell’s kinsman to Colonel Morley’s nephew, but tempered by the respect no less due to the distinction and the calling of the eloquent preacher.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I can well conceive,” said he, “your affection for Mr. Darrell.