Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading As they went along, the prelate addressed Reilly in the following-terms:

give advice to

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

(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 “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As they went along, the prelate addressed Reilly in the following-terms:

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

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

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

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

From this reading As they went along, the prelate addressed Reilly in the following-terms:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

for the reason that

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

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From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

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

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

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

From this reading As they went along, the prelate addressed Reilly in the following-terms:

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

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

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

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

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

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

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

the act of departing

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran)

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

preside over

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

above and across; more than

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

a senior clergyman and dignitary

From this reading As they went along, the prelate addressed Reilly in the following-terms:

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

located far away spatially

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

let for money

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

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

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

in the near future

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

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

From this reading As they went along, the prelate addressed Reilly in the following-terms:

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

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

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

a source of difficulty

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

a formal word for “on”

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

an event that departs from expectations

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

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

From this reading As they went along, the prelate addressed Reilly in the following-terms:

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

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

From this reading “My lord,” replied Reilly, who was all candor and truth, and never could conceal his sentiments, at whatever risk, “I cannot think of leaving the country, let the consequences be what they may.

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

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

which person or people

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading --The Mountain Mass Reilly and the bishop traversed a wild and remote part of the country, in which there was nothing to be seen but long barren wastes, over which were studded, here and there, a few solitary huts; upon its extremity, however, there were some houses of a more comfortable description, the habitations of middling farmers, who possessed small farms at a moderate rent.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.

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

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” said he, “I would advise you to get out of this unhappy country as soon as you can.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I will not trouble your lordship with my motives, because they are at variance with your character and religious feelings; but they are not at variance with religion or morality.