Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

consider or hold as true

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

later than; following

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

(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 He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

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

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

a person who is in charge

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

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From this reading MISTRESS CONAL.

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

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

the act of discovering something

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

not pleasing in odor or taste

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

possessive form of “donor” — person who makes a gift of property

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

divisible by two

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

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

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

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

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

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

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

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

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

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

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

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

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

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From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

engage in

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading MISTRESS CONAL.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

on one occasion

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

possessive form of “palmer” — United States golfer (born in 1929)

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

coming to understand something clearly and distinctly

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

change to the contrary

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

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

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

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

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

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

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It never occurred to him that, even had the land been so come by that the chief could accept a gift of it, he would, upon the discovery that it had been so secured from the donor's creditors, at once have insisted on placing it at their disposal.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

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

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

(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 His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

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

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

during the time that

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

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

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

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

From this reading Mr. Peregrine Palmer's generosity had in part rested on the idea of securing the estate against reverse of fortune, sufficiently possible though not expected; while with the improvements almost in hand, the shooting would make him a large return.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading His wrath proceeded to vent itself in hastening the realization of his schemes of improvement, for he was well aware they would be worse than distasteful to the Macruadh.

past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to

From this reading He felt the more wronged by the ridiculous scruples of the chief--in which after all, though he could not have said why, he did not quite believe.