Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

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

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Julian thought that he found a reason for Cuckoo's aversion in Valentine's lofty refinement, which would naturally jar upon her nature of the streets.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

third-person singular of “awaken” — cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

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

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

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

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

possessive form of “cuckoo” — a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

the first light of day

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

doubt about someone's honesty

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

set up or found

From this reading Julian thought that he found a reason for Cuckoo's aversion in Valentine's lofty refinement, which would naturally jar upon her nature of the streets.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

not accessible to view

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

From this reading Julian thought that he found a reason for Cuckoo's aversion in Valentine's lofty refinement, which would naturally jar upon her nature of the streets.

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

and nothing more

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Julian thought that he found a reason for Cuckoo's aversion in Valentine's lofty refinement, which would naturally jar upon her nature of the streets.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

as might be expected

From this reading Julian thought that he found a reason for Cuckoo's aversion in Valentine's lofty refinement, which would naturally jar upon her nature of the streets.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

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

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

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From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

for the most part

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

persuasion formulated as a suggestion

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

plural of “prompt” — a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Julian thought that he found a reason for Cuckoo's aversion in Valentine's lofty refinement, which would naturally jar upon her nature of the streets.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading Julian thought that he found a reason for Cuckoo's aversion in Valentine's lofty refinement, which would naturally jar upon her nature of the streets.

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

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

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

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Julian thought that he found a reason for Cuckoo's aversion in Valentine's lofty refinement, which would naturally jar upon her nature of the streets.

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading Julian thought that he found a reason for Cuckoo's aversion in Valentine's lofty refinement, which would naturally jar upon her nature of the streets.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading The cause of the dawning of this consideration lay in Cuckoo's strange assertion and fear of Valentine, primarily, but there were other reasons prompting him to an unusual attitude of attention, although he might not at first have been able to name them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Julian thought that he found a reason for Cuckoo's aversion in Valentine's lofty refinement, which would naturally jar upon her nature of the streets.

in a vague way

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

possessive form of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

plural of “wash” — a thin coat of water-base paint

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS WASHES HER FACE It was at this point in his career that Julian, just for a time, began keenly to observe Valentine, and to wonder if there were hidden depths in his friend which he had never sounded.

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

From this reading Julian thought that he found a reason for Cuckoo's aversion in Valentine's lofty refinement, which would naturally jar upon her nature of the streets.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.

without justice or fairness

From this reading He could not believe that there was any change in Valentine, but he fancied that there might be some side of Valentine's nature which he did not fully understand, which others vaguely felt and wrongly interpreted.

but in spite of that

From this reading For it was the instinctive creatures in whom Valentine's presence now seemed to awake distrust, and surely an instinct may be too violent, or move in a wrong direction, and yet be inspired by some subtlety in the character that awakens it, and prompts it, and drives it forward.