Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

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From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “It is my intention to do so,” replied Reilly.

one or the other of two

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

a man of refinement

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

of great significance or value

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

a message received and understood

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading “It is my intention to do so,” replied Reilly.

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

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

the act of departing

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

by chance

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

a particular point in time

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “It is my intention to do so,” replied Reilly.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

not any; not one

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

impressive in appearance

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

an offensive term for Roman Catholics; originally, a Roman Catholic who was a strong advocate of the papacy

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “It is my intention to do so,” replied Reilly.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

only a very short time before

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

in the near future

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

be standing; be upright

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

lacking in value or merit

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

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

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

precisely as stated

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

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

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

which person or people

From this reading “I could not for a moment think of leaving either him or you to the mercy of this treacherous man, who dishonors a noble name.

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I am, however, scarcely able to stand; I feel be-numbed and exhausted, and wish to get home as soon as possible.”

the words that are spoken

From this reading The old man became very little wiser by the information of his servant, and said in reply, “I hope, Andy, he's not a Papist;” but checking the unworthy prejudice--and in him such prejudices were singularly strong in words, although often feeble in fact he added, “it matters not--we owe our lives to him--the deepest and most important obligation that one man can owe to another.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”

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From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said Andy, “this gentleman is very weak and ill; and as you have acted so much like a brave man and a gentleman, maybe you'd have no objection to see us safe home.”