Chapter XVII · On the Influence of a Man of the World

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

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

moved to action

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

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From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

(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 Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

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

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

any person at all

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

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

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading He was now convinced that Edmund Airey was serious in his attitude in respect of Beatrice.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

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

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy

From this reading He was now convinced that Edmund Airey was serious in his attitude in respect of Beatrice.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

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

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading He was now convinced that Edmund Airey was serious in his attitude in respect of Beatrice.

plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

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From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

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

From this reading It was true then--what he had surmised was true!

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From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

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

From this reading It was true then--what he had surmised was true!

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

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

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

an instinctive motive

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

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

From this reading He was now convinced that Edmund Airey was serious in his attitude in respect of Beatrice.

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From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was true then--what he had surmised was true!

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was now convinced that Edmund Airey was serious in his attitude in respect of Beatrice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was now convinced that Edmund Airey was serious in his attitude in respect of Beatrice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

and nothing more

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

participate in games or sport

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

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

From this reading He was now convinced that Edmund Airey was serious in his attitude in respect of Beatrice.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He was now convinced that Edmund Airey was serious in his attitude in respect of Beatrice.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

the money risked on a gamble

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading It was true then--what he had surmised was true!

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was now convinced that Edmund Airey was serious in his attitude in respect of Beatrice.

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

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was true then--what he had surmised was true!

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

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

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

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

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

From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true then--what he had surmised was true!

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

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

From this reading It was true then--what he had surmised was true!

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

From this reading Harold recalled what proofs he had already received, to justify his arriving at this conclusion, and he felt that they were ample--he felt that this conclusion was the only one possible to be arrived at by anyone acquainted with all that had come under his notice.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was true then--what he had surmised was true!

in the company of; together with

From this reading At Castle Innisfail he had been ready enough to play the game with counters, on his side at least, as stakes, but now he meant to play a serious game.

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From this reading Edmund Airey had shown himself to be actuated by a stronger impulse than a desire to assist Helen Craven to realize her hopes--so much appeared perfectly plain to Harold Wynne, as he strolled back to his rooms.