Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

matters of personal concern

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

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From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

in addition

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

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From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

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

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

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

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

a cordial disposition

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

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From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

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From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

in an effectual manner

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

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From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

prudent

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

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

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

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

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

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

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

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

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

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

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

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

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

lacking discretion; injudicious

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

worth remembering

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

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

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

not any; not one

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

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From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

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

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

reduced to silence

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

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

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

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

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

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

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

From this reading THE FORCE OF CALUMNY As Hallam had surmised, one or two affairs of importance detained Alton in Vancouver.

someone who visits

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

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

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

at the time that

From this reading She fancied she understood his reticence on the memorable evening when he had stumbled on the stairway, and was not altogether displeased by it.

in or at the place that

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

during the time that

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The winter had been exceptionally rigorous, and he knew that the claim was guarded securely by frost and snow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having also, he fancied, effectually silenced his indiscreet visitor by flinging him down-stairs, he thought no more about that affair, and spent one or two evenings pleasantly at Forel's house, where Alice Deringham greeted him with slightly reserved cordiality.

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

From this reading He had, it seemed, been over-sensitive, for he was but slightly lame, while she had reasons for surmising that he would realize there was no great necessity for the self-sacrifice in time.