Chapter XII

present in great quantity

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

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

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

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

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

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

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

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From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

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From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

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

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

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

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, neither party discussed these impressions with the other.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

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

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Of course, neither party discussed these impressions with the other.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

set up or found

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

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

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

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

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

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

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

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

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

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

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

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

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Of course, neither party discussed these impressions with the other.

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

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

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From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

-ing form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

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

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Of course, neither party discussed these impressions with the other.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

on one occasion

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

involved in a kind of operation

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Of course, neither party discussed these impressions with the other.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Of course, neither party discussed these impressions with the other.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

in a powerful manner

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

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From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

stop the flow of a liquid

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

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

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

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

From this reading Of course, neither party discussed these impressions with the other.

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

From this reading Her parents noticed the change, and rejoiced in it, inasmuch as they did not suspect its cause.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

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

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

capable of being reversed or used with either side out

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

not given to open expression of emotion

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

the quality of having no practical use

From this reading Carice, feeling the uselessness of the task, had long since ceased to defend Bergan; her parents, believing that his silence was operating more powerfully against him than any arguments of theirs could do, had ceased to attack him.

lacking any legal or binding force

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

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

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

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

From this reading For it must be confessed that Doctor Remy acquitted himself marvellously well of the delicate task of mentioning Bergan in terms at once pleasant to the daughter's ears, and void of offence to those of the parents.

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

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course, neither party discussed these impressions with the other.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He understood perfectly the art of constructing two-sided sentences, which gave Carice the impression that he was the young man's stanch, if undemonstrative, friend, at the same time that Mr. and Mrs. Bergan found in them abundant confirmation of their prejudices.