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 That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

quickly and without warning

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

terminate

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

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From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

without stop or interruption

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

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

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

recognizable; marked

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

past form of “discern” — detect with the senses

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

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

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

ludicrously odd

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

a quick look

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

proceeding in small stages

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

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

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

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

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

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

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

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

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

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

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

determined

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

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

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

required or under orders

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

bring under control by force or authority

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

your usual mood

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

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

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

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

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

precisely as stated

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

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

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

at the time that

From this reading Nevertheless his life was not proceeding precisely on the lines he had conceived when he had resolved to transport his imaginative combinations from the field of paper to the field of life, to weave dreams from reality instead of from thought.

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

From this reading The general flow of his thoughts and moods were coloured by this fantastic adventure on which, he now felt, he was fairly embarked.

which person or people

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

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

From this reading That disattachment he had decided on in order that he might abandon himself wholly to the urging of his temperament was proving a much more gradual process than he had supposed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The very rapidity of the glimpse that Morgan had had into that Hampstead interior made it the more fascinating to dwell upon in imagination, and, though the definite figure of Cleo now took the place of the vague, smiling woman who had always been with him, it seemed to him that he had discerned Cleo's every feature from the beginning.

but in spite of that

From this reading For as yet the old relations were being continued; the man in him--which the poet was unable to suppress entirely--could not break these off abruptly.