Chapter XII

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

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

present in great quantity

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

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

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

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

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

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

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

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

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

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

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

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

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

psychological suffering

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

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

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

full of events or incidents

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

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

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

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

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

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

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

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

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

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

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

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

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

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 I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

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

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

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

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

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From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

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

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

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

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

and nothing more

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

required or under orders

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

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

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

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

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

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

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading I could not but remember the story Nikola had told me on that eventful evening concerning his early life, and the chance remark he had let fall one day that he knew more about the man, Don Martinos, than I supposed, only tended to confirm it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

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

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

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

From this reading I knew Nikola too well by this time to doubt that he had some good and sufficient reason for his action.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Was it true, as he had said, that in his hour of distress Nikola had afforded him an asylum? and if so, why was the latter doing so?

in the company of; together with

From this reading As may be supposed my meeting with the Don afforded me abundant food for reflection.

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

From this reading Lurking at the back of my mind was a hideous suspicion that, although I tried my hardest not to think of it, would not allow itself to be banished altogether.