Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

give heed

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

(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 All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

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

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

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

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

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

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

apart from; not including

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

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

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

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

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

not tractable; difficult to manage or mold

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

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From this reading MAURICE.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

express or signify by nodding

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

occurring from time to time

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

above and across; more than

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

the local environment

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

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

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

happen or occur again

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

worried and uneasy

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

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

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

having a supporting base

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

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

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

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

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

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

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

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From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

lacking in interest or care or feeling

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

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

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

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

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading By degrees, we grew weary of the parts we were acting, and each relapsed into a moody silence, thinking over his plans and projects, and totally forgetting the existence of the other.

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

From this reading All our endeavors, therefore, to seem easy and unconcerned were in vain; a restless anxiety to seem interested about things and persons we were totally indifferent to, pervaded all our essays at conversation.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It seemed a conceded matter between Power and myself that we should never recur to the conversation we held in the garden; and so, although we dined _tête-à-tête_ that day, neither of us ventured, by any allusion the most distant, to advert to what it was equally evident was uppermost in the minds of both.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The decanter was passed across the table without speaking, a half nod intimated the bottle was standing; and except an occasional malediction upon an intractable cigar, nothing was heard.