Chapter VII

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

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Skaife came laden with letters and love from Dorcas, and even poor Mrs. Gillett.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

calling up a spirit or devil

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

a cordial disposition

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

greatly pleased

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

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From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

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From this reading Skaife came laden with letters and love from Dorcas, and even poor Mrs. Gillett.

divisible by two

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

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

From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Skaife came laden with letters and love from Dorcas, and even poor Mrs. Gillett.

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

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

anything that provides inspiration for later work

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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From this reading Skaife came laden with letters and love from Dorcas, and even poor Mrs. Gillett.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

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

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

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

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Skaife came laden with letters and love from Dorcas, and even poor Mrs. Gillett.

immediately past

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

the literary culture

From this reading Skaife came laden with letters and love from Dorcas, and even poor Mrs. Gillett.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Skaife came laden with letters and love from Dorcas, and even poor Mrs. Gillett.

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

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

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

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Skaife came laden with letters and love from Dorcas, and even poor Mrs. Gillett.

not any; not one

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

and nothing more

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

by chance

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

move upward

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

express in words

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

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From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

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

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

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

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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

From this reading Late that same evening, he returned home, and great was his satisfaction to find Skaife domiciled there.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

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From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading The union of these three gave rise to one of the few happy evenings, or even tranquil ones, Minnie had passed of late.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

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

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

at the time that

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

in or at the place that

From this reading Tremenhere lost no time now in following up his intentions; he inquired every where, and at last discovered that Burton was in town.

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

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

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

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He, we have said, was the only man in the world, perhaps, of whom he could not feel jealous; where lay the germ of extraordinary confidence, 'tis impossible to say, but with open-hearted confidence he wrung Skaife's hand, which cheered poor Minnie's heart, for she was terrified at the fancies her mind had been conjuring up about Miles's return; and when he said to the other, "I am delighted to see you," there was no mistaking the truth of the feeling: Miles could not feign a cordiality he did not feel.