Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

later than; following

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

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

From this reading "Mr. Rugge," replied Waife, deprecatingly, "I have no engagement with you beyond an experimental trial.

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

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

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

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

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

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "Mr. Rugge," replied Waife, deprecatingly, "I have no engagement with you beyond an experimental trial.

the two together, not just one

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

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 Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading The experiment does not please its: we thank you and depart."

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

From this reading "Mr. Rugge," replied Waife, deprecatingly, "I have no engagement with you beyond an experimental trial.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

bar from attention or consideration

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

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

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading "Mr. Rugge," replied Waife, deprecatingly, "I have no engagement with you beyond an experimental trial.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading The experiment does not please its: we thank you and depart."

relating to or based on experiment

From this reading "Mr. Rugge," replied Waife, deprecatingly, "I have no engagement with you beyond an experimental trial.

to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

the act of departing

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

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

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Mr. Rugge," replied Waife, deprecatingly, "I have no engagement with you beyond an experimental trial.

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

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

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

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

refuse to acknowledge

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

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

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

located inward

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

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

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

go away from a place

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

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

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

the force of workers available

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

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not any; not one

From this reading "Mr. Rugge," replied Waife, deprecatingly, "I have no engagement with you beyond an experimental trial.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading The experiment does not please its: we thank you and depart."

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Mr. Rugge," replied Waife, deprecatingly, "I have no engagement with you beyond an experimental trial.

express the need or desire for

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

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

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

the display of a motion picture

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plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading The experiment does not please its: we thank you and depart."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

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

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

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

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

the act of testing something

From this reading "Mr. Rugge," replied Waife, deprecatingly, "I have no engagement with you beyond an experimental trial.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

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From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

a message informing of danger

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

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

From this reading We were free on both sides for three months,--you to dismiss us any day, we to leave you.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

at the time that

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Showing the causes why men and nations, when one man or nation wishes to get for its own arbitrary purposes what the other man or nation does not desire to part with, are apt to ignore the mild precepts of Christianity, shock the sentiments and upset the theories of Peace Societies.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Am I to understand," said Mr. Rugge, in a whisper, when Waife had drawn him to the farthest end of the inner room, with the bed-curtains between their position and the door, deadening the sound of their voices,--"am I to understand that, after my taking you and that child to my theatre out of charity, and at your own request, you are going to quit me without warning,--French leave; is that British conduct?"