Chapter IV · A Candid Friendship

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

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

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

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

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

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

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From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

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

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

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From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

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From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

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

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

one or the other of two

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

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

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He ought to marry, and it’s very evident that he’ll marry whom he likes.

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

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

set up or found

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

a young female

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

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

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

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

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

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From this reading He ought to marry, and it’s very evident that he’ll marry whom he likes.

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

From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

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

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

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

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

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

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

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

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

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

From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

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From this reading Well, it’s his own look-out.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading He ought to marry, and it’s very evident that he’ll marry whom he likes.

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From this reading Well, it’s his own look-out.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

take in marriage

From this reading He ought to marry, and it’s very evident that he’ll marry whom he likes.

in your mind

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

not any; not one

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

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From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

on one occasion

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading He ought to marry, and it’s very evident that he’ll marry whom he likes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Well, it’s his own look-out.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

carry out

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

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

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

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

From this reading This girl is not bad-looking, and it’s a strong point in her favour that the O’Malachy daren’t set foot on English ground.

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

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

precisely as stated

From this reading He ought to marry, and it’s very evident that he’ll marry whom he likes.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

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

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

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From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, it’s his own look-out.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In the morning no reference was made to the conversation of the evening before on the part either of Caerleon or of Cyril, although the latter found an ominous confirmation of his suspicions in the fact that his brother did not offer to change his plans in any way as a consequence of what had been said.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He ought to marry, and it’s very evident that he’ll marry whom he likes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.

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

From this reading “He must really be smitten with the girl,” argued Cyril, mentally, “for if he wasn’t, he would take fright at the hints I gave him, and want to part company with these people at once.