used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mercy! what a volcanic nature,” she murmured, with a sigh of relief over his departure.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
gotten under control
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
the act of departing
From this reading “Mercy! what a volcanic nature,” she murmured, with a sigh of relief over his departure.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
divisible by two
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
Everet
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From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
a man of refinement
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
Geoff
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From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
Geoffrey
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From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
Gladys
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From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
the act of departing
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
engage in
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
Mapleson
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From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading “Mercy! what a volcanic nature,” she murmured, with a sigh of relief over his departure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “Mercy! what a volcanic nature,” she murmured, with a sigh of relief over his departure.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “Mercy! what a volcanic nature,” she murmured, with a sigh of relief over his departure.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
not any; not one
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
noble-hearted
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From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Mercy! what a volcanic nature,” she murmured, with a sigh of relief over his departure.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
a human being
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading “Mercy! what a volcanic nature,” she murmured, with a sigh of relief over his departure.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
cut with a saw
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Mercy! what a volcanic nature,” she murmured, with a sigh of relief over his departure.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No, there can be no relationship between Geoffrey and Everet Mapleson, as I have sometimes imagined there might be.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
to-night
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From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
hard to endure
From this reading “I should pray to be delivered from a life with such a person, let alone trying to learn to love him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
communicated in words
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
venomnounUS /ˈvenəm/
toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading “Mercy! what a volcanic nature,” she murmured, with a sigh of relief over his departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Mercy! what a volcanic nature,” she murmured, with a sigh of relief over his departure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mercy! what a volcanic nature,” she murmured, with a sigh of relief over his departure.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It is impossible to convey any idea of the anger, malice, and venom contained in these fiercely uttered words, and before Gladys could collect herself sufficiently to make any reply—before she was even aware of his intention—he had sprung past her and disappeared within the hall, leaving her alone upon the balcony, and she saw him no more that night.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading My Geoff is a noble-hearted gentleman; he could never forget himself and give the rein to passion as this fiery young man has done to-night.
