Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

abundant wealth

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

(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 At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

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

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

any thing at all

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

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

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

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

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

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

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

showing careful forethought

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

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From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

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

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

without deviation

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

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From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

an act that fails

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

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From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

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

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

give surety or assume responsibility

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

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

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

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

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

the abode of a hermit

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

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

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

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

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

insistent solicitation and entreaty

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

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

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

close or warm friendship

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

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

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

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

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

engage in

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

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

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

a particular point in time

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

a form of address for a man

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

not any; not one

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

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

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

be against; express opposition to

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

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

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

make a promise or commitment

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

past form of “savor” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

cut with a saw

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

not in physical motion

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

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

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

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

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

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

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

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

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

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

From this reading It was true, Dunn had not directly pledged himself to anything; he had listened and questioned and inquired and reflected, but given nothing like a definite opinion, far less a promise.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading But, as the old Lord said, “These fellows are always cautious, always reserved; and whenever they do not oppose, it may be assumed that they concur.

belonging to which person

From this reading Lord Glengariff already saw in the distance wealth and affluence; he had secured a co-operation that never knew failure,--the one man whose energies could always guarantee success.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At all events, we must manage with delicacy; there must be no haste, no importunity; the best advocacy we can offer to our plans is to make his visit here as agreeable as possible.”

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

From this reading From the moment that Mr. Davenport Dunn announced he would still continue to enjoy the hospitality of the Hermitage, a feeling of intimacy grew up between himself and his host that almost savored of old friendship.