used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
anew
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
(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 No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
DonnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
one or the other of two
From this reading It is more remarkable perhaps that there was very little internal evidence either.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
at any time
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It is more remarkable perhaps that there was very little internal evidence either.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER FELIPE.
FELIPE
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From this reading FATHER FELIPE.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
inconsistencynounUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading It is more remarkable perhaps that there was very little internal evidence either.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is more remarkable perhaps that there was very little internal evidence either.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is more remarkable perhaps that there was very little internal evidence either.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
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 That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is more remarkable perhaps that there was very little internal evidence either.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
not any; not one
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
by chance
From this reading It is more remarkable perhaps that there was very little internal evidence either.
Poinsett
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From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
Poinsett's
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From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
Refectorynoun
a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
unusual or striking
From this reading It is more remarkable perhaps that there was very little internal evidence either.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
sand-hills
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From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
self-sufficiencynounUS /ˌselfsəˈfɪʃənsiː/
personal independence
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
unusual or striking
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is more remarkable perhaps that there was very little internal evidence either.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is more remarkable perhaps that there was very little internal evidence either.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
a just detectable amount
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
two times
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is more remarkable perhaps that there was very little internal evidence either.
at the time that
From this reading When Arthur Poinsett, after an hour's rapid riding over the scorching sand-hills, finally drew up at the door of the Mission Refectory, he had so far profited by his own advice to Donna Maria as to be quite dry, and to exhibit very little external trace of his late adventure.
which person or people
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading That Poinsett thought twice of the woman he had rescued--that he ever reflected again on the possibilities or natural logic of his act--during his ride, no one who thoroughly knew him would believe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
but in spite of that
From this reading No one who did not know the peculiar self-sufficiency of Poinsett's individuality would be able to understand the singular mental and moral adjustment of a man keenly alive to all new and present impressions, and yet able to dismiss them entirely, without a sense of responsibility or inconsistency.
